Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when ...

VERIFY reader Ruth emailed us to ask about Trump’s oath. Article II of the U.S. Constitution requires the president to swear an oath of office before taking on the role of president. The Constitution ...

Donald Trump became the 47th American president on Monday, but the oath of office itself has been administered 73 times before to the 46 preceding chief executives. According to the Architect of the ...

President-elect Donald Trump gives the oath of office to become the 47th President of the United States, his second term in office. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States delivered ...

From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions.

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office once again. Here's the schedule of events for Inauguration Day.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. President-elect Donald Trump, from left, takes the oath of office ...

Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?

Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

Since the nation's founding, the chief justice of the Supreme Court has traditionally performed this duty. Chief Justice John Roberts will read the presidential oath of office to President-elect ...