Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his second term in office. The inauguration takes place amidst heightened security following the events of January 6th, 2021.
President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated today as the nation's 47th president. This inaugural ceremony marks Trump's second term in office, making this the 60th presidential inauguration and solidifying his position as both the 45th and 47th president of the United States . Earlier this month, a congressional joint session was held to count electoral votes, a significantly less turbulent affair compared to the certification four years prior.
The 2019 session was marred by a mob of Trump supporters who breached the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to obstruct the vote count and overturn the election results. Vice President Kamala Harris, who faced defeat against Trump in the November presidential election, presided over this year's session. Inauguration Day typically features eight distinct events. According to tradition, the outgoing president accompanies the president-elect to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony. While most presidents have opted for a motorcade to their inaugurations, exceptions were made by Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson, who chose to walk. Following this, the vice president takes their oath of office, subsequently joined by the newly elected president. The president then delivers an inaugural address, a tradition dating back to President George Washington's inauguration in 1789. The length of these addresses has varied considerably, ranging from a concise 135 words by Washington to a considerably longer 8,445 words delivered by William Henry Harrison, as documented by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Today's inaugural address will be delivered on the West Front of the Capitol. The day also includes the honorary departure of the outgoing president and first lady as they transition into their post-presidential lives. An official signing ceremony takes place with the newly sworn-in president in the President's Room, located off the Senate Chamber in the Capitol. A luncheon hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies follows, leading to a parade of ceremonial military regiments, marching bands, and floats down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. The swearing-in ceremony will commence at 12:00 p.m. EST. The parade is scheduled to begin around 2:30 p.m. EST. Lawmakers will gather at the East Front of the Capitol after the luncheon. The parade route begins on Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue, continuing past the archives and Federal Triangle. At The Ellipse, the parade turns onto 15th Street, returning to Pennsylvania Avenue and concluding at 17th Street at the White House. Viewers can watch the Inauguration Day proceedings live on ABC, CBS, CNN, CSPAN, NBC, Fox News, and PBS
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