Questions tagged [inauguration]
Questions relating to the swearing in of a newly elected or appointed politician or official.
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In which timezone's "noon" does the US presidency turn over?
I did a quick Google search of the US Constitution's 20th amendment, and it seems to me like section 1 doesn't specify a timezone.
The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on ...
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Was Mike Pence Vice President to Obama for a few minutes?
Mike Pence took his oath a few minutes before Donald Trump did.
During those few minutes, was he Vice President to President Obama?
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Trump inauguration opposition
Some celebrities and also Democrats have boycotted Donald Trump's inauguration.
There are also many demonstrations held in the country and in other countries. Has there been such a vast opposition ...
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At Trump's inauguration, who was the man in the wheelchair and why is he important?
I'm trying to figure out who is this guy in the wheelchair and why is he so "important". Both (now former president) Obama and Mr. President Donald Trump shook hands with him and had a little chat. ...
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Did China censor Obama's inauguration in 2013?
Apparently China censored the 2017 Presidential inauguration of the United States, forbidding media outlets from streaming the event or publishing photographs of it. Only reprints of state-written ...
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What were the military men doing behind Donald Trump when he began his speech?
Shortly after Trump was sworn in and began giving his speech there was a group of military men that lined up in formation behind him. They stood there for a short time before walking back.
What were ...
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Prayer at the Presidential Inauguration
I'm watching the inauguration of the 45th president and am stunned2 that three Christian3 clergy persons pray for the president and the country, obviously in order to give the incoming president the ...
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Can a president-elect be sworn in BEFORE Jan 20th (but after electoral college vote certification on Jan. 6th)?
Just wondering if this is possible --- I know the 20th amendment states the outgoing president's tenure is UNTIL Jan 20th at noon, but am curious if, since the electors certified the incoming ...
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