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.

President Donald Trump, when taking his most recent oath of office, did not appear to place his left hand on either of the ...

Hundreds of people including local elected officials attended the ceremony in which Merced Superior Court Judge John Kirihara ...

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

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

Donald Trump raised his right hand while his left hand hovered underneath a pair of bibles during an inaugural ceremony that was slightly delayed Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda. Trump took the oath ...

Trump became president moments after noon, taking the oath read by Chief Justice John Roberts. Trump was joined by his wife Melania Trump who was holding both a family bible and the one used by ...

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

DONALD Trump is set to take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The ceremony symbolises the peaceful transfer of power from Joe Biden to Trump ...

THE Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) held a Simultaneous Oath-Taking, Donning, and Pinning of Ranks ceremony ...

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump had his left hand down at his side – and not on one of the two Bibles his wife, Melania, held up for him – during his swearing-in ceremony.