Inauguration day
What happens on inauguration day?
9. Concert:
Presidential inaugural events capped by Make America Great! public concert at Lincoln Memorial
“I do solemnly swear...” with these words, president-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office on January 20, to formally become the 45th President of the United States
8. Inaugural ball:
President Trump and First Lady Melania
will make an appearance at three official balls
7. Inaugural parade:
President Trump with guests review parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to White House
6. Inaugural luncheon:
President Trump is escorted to
Statuary Hall in Capitol for traditional Inaugural luncheon – convention that dates back to 1897
1. Morning Worship: 5. Inaugural address:
Jackie Evancho sings national anthem. Following performance by Mormon Tabernacle Choir and words from religious leaders, Trump delivers his first presidential address
2. Capitol building:
President
Obama and presidentelect Trump travel to Capitol
3. Vice president:
Indiana Governor Mike Pence
takes oath of office
4. Swearing in ceremony:
At noon Trump is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John
Roberts at west front of the Capitol building. President Obama and First Lady Michelle leave by helicopter Service at St. John’s Episcopal Church – tradition began in 1933
Betsy Ross flag:
Thirteen stars and stripes represent the original 13 colonies that rebelled against the British Crown to become the first states of the Union in 1776
13-star flag: First official US flag adopted by Congress in 1777. George Washington
was the only President to serve under this flag. In 1795, the stars were increased to 15 US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the Oath of Office
50-star flag:
President Trump’s inauguration flags
Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the United States of America will take place against a backdrop of 7.6-metre banners symbolising the history of the United States
Ordered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
to mark the admittance of Hawaii in 1959. President Trump will be the 12th president to serve under this flag