Inauguration of Donald Trump facts for kids
The inauguration of Donald Trump was a special ceremony. It happened on Friday, January 20, 2017. This event marked the official start of Donald Trump's time as the 45th President of the United States. It also marked the start of Mike Pence's term as Vice President. The ceremony took place at the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C..
During the inauguration, President Trump took the presidential oath of office. This important promise was given to him by Chief Justice John Roberts. Vice President Pence also took his oath. His oath was given by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.
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What is an Inauguration?
An inauguration is a formal ceremony. It happens when a new president officially takes office. It's a tradition that dates back many years in the United States. This event shows the peaceful transfer of power. It is a very important part of American democracy.
Speeches and Blessings
After taking the oath, President Trump gave his inauguration speech. A main idea in his speech was focusing on the United States. He used phrases like "America first!" and "Make America Great Again". These phrases showed his goal to prioritize American interests. Religious leaders also gave blessings, called Benedictions. A rabbi and Reverend Franklin Graham were among them. Reverend Graham's father, Billy Graham, had given blessings at many past inaugurations.
Who Attended the Ceremony?
Many important people attended the inauguration. Former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama were there. Their wives, the First Ladies, also attended. This included Hillary Clinton. Former President George H. W. Bush, who was 92, could not attend due to health reasons.
Crowd Size and Public Reaction
The number of people watching the inauguration was a topic of discussion. There were fewer spectators than at former President Barack Obama's inaugurations. However, President Trump and his team disagreed with this idea. Most voters in Washington D.C. had supported Hillary Clinton. She was Trump's main opponent in the 2016 presidential election.
Protests and Demonstrations
Many groups planned demonstrations around the inauguration. They wanted to show their opinions about the new president. Some groups supported President Trump, like Bikers for Trump. Other groups were against him. The Women's March on Washington was a large protest. It happened the day after the inauguration. Most demonstrators were peaceful.
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Selfie of Senators Amy Klobuchar, John McCain and Bernie Sanders in the audience.
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Rick Gates was Deputy Chairman of the inauguration.
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Then-President-elect Trump and his wife, Melania, arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration.
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Donald Trump and Mike Pence at the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Donald Trump gave his first speech as the new 45th President of the United States for 16 minutes
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Pence being sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on January 20, 2017.
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Barack Obama with Donald Trump on Inauguration Day. Joe Biden stands behind Trump.
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President and Mrs. Trump bidding farewell to former president and Mrs. Obama on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol
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President Trump signing his first official orders as president, including nominating his Cabinet
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The President and First Lady at the Liberty Ball on the evening of the inauguration
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The President, First Lady, Vice President and Second Lady dancing with service members at the Armed Services Ball
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President and Mrs. Trump arriving at Washington National Cathedral for the national prayer service
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Inauguration of Donald Trump
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Demonstration in Washington D.C.
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See also
In Spanish: Investidura presidencial de Donald Trump para niños
