We’ve all been there on the first day of a new job; taking a tour of our new workplace, being introduced to everyone, reciting an oath of office followed by a gigantic parade…
Okay, maybe not all inductions are the same but the initiation a new employee usually follows a series of organisational procedures.
On January 20th 2017, the ultimate induction takes place, The Presidential Inauguration. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States and we thought that we’d celebrate by learning more about Inauguration Day.
Since 1937, The Presidential Inauguration has been held on the following January 20th after an election. If January 20th falls on a Sunday, the incoming President will be sworn in privately before repeating the oath at a public ceremony on Monday 21st. Most inaugurations are held at the Capitol Building in Washington although alternate venues have included: Federal Hall in New York, Congress Hall in Philadelphia, The Old Brick Capitol and the White House.
And now without further ado, here is the Inauguration Day order of proceedings:
Morning Prayer – Introduced by Franklin D Roosevelt in 1933, six Presidents have attended their morning prayer at St John’s Episcopal Church.
Old meets new at the White House – The incoming President and his predecessor have a meeting before travelling together from the White House to the Capitol.
The Vice President is sworn in – The oath of office is recited by the Vice President.
The President takes the oath – The main event of the day! The President repeats the 35-word oath, usually read to him by the Chief Justice of The United States.
Speech!! Speech!! – The new President delivers the Inaugural Address, a tradition carried out by every President since George Washington.
Out with the old – Usually, the outgoing President makes a high-profile exit at this point. Helicopters are often the preferred mode of transport although cars, trains and jets have also been used.
That’s the formalities out of the way, time for LUNCH! – The Capitol’s Statuary Hall hosts the Inaugural Luncheon which includes: speeches, gift presentations and food reflecting the home states of the President and Vice-President.
Inaugural Parade – After the luncheon, the President and Vice-President head to the White House followed by a convoy of ceremonial soldiers, marching bands and floats. The President, Vice-President, spouses and a selection of special guests then view the parade from the Presidential Reviewing Stand.
And finally, It’s time to P-A-R-T-Y!! – A series of glitzy, black-tie Inaugural Balls are held across Washington DC in the new President’s honour who will attempt to attend every official ball. The record number of attended Inaugural Balls is 14 by Bill Clinton in 1997.
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