there is also no stipulation that the oath of office end with “so help me God,” though it has become customary.) Throughout ...

The tradition of swearing the oath of office on a Bible stretches back to George Washington, but not all presidents have ...

There are so many traditions on Inauguration Day, but only one is required by law, and that is saying the Oath of Office.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office ...

Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when he was sworn into office in 1901, and John Quincy Adams, who chose a legal ...

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office as First Lady-elect Melania Trump, looks on during the 58th ...

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

WASHINGTON — The chief justice of the Supreme Court traditionally administers the oath of office to the incoming ... to early vice presidents like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr ...

During his inauguration on Monday, President Donald Trump appeared to forget to put his hand on the Bibles he brought for the swearing-in ceremony, instead leaving his left arm by his side.

President Donald Trump took his oath of office on his inauguration ... The first was in 1825, when John Quincy Adams took his oath “while reading a volume of law,” according to the Joint ...