Donald Trump is all set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20. This will be his second time as president! The ceremony will happen indoors at the Capitol Rotunda because it’s really cold outside in Washington, D.C.
Key Details about the Inauguration:
– Start Time: The inauguration starts at 11:30 a.m. EST, and Trump will take the presidential oath at 12:00 p.m. EST.
– Venue: It was supposed to take place outside on the Capitol’s West Front, but now it will be moved indoors due to freezing temperatures.
Historical Significance:
This is a special occasion because it’s rare for someone to lose a previous election and then come back to win again, which has only happened once before.
For the first time, leaders from countries like China, Argentina, and Italy will attend the ceremony.
Schedule of Events:
– The day will start with a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church near the White House.
– There will be a tea gathering at the White House attended by Trump, Melania Trump, outgoing President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden.
– The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combined Choirs and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band will perform music.
– Senator Amy Klobuchar will kick off the ceremony. Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Reverend Franklin Graham will say a prayer.
– Opera singer Christopher Macchio will sing “Oh, America!”
– Vice President-elect JD Vance will take his oath of office, given by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, followed by a performance of “America the Beautiful” by Carrie Underwood and the Armed Forces Chorus.
– Chief Justice John Roberts will then give Trump the presidential oath, followed by the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club singing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
– Trump will then give his speech as the new president.
– A closing prayer will be led by Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Imam Husham Al-Husainy, and Pastor Lorenzo Sewell.
– The event ends with the National Anthem performed by Christopher Macchio.
Post-Ceremony Events:
– Outgoing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will have a special farewell as a sign of the transfer of power.
– Trump will sign important documents after he takes the oath.
– There will be a parade and a military review where Trump and Vice President Vance will watch the troops.
– The Presidential Parade will take place at Capital One Arena instead of outdoors.
– An inaugural luncheon will be held for important guests.
U.S. flags will be flown at full staff at the Capitol during the inauguration, showing that the nation is celebrating this important change.
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