According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on the Bible. Presidents can choose another book, for example, John Quincy Adams ...
The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...
Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the United States will commence in a few ...