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No, the president does not have to swear the oath of office on a Bible
President Trump didn't place his hand on a Bible when he took his oath of office on Jan. 20, 2025. He’s not the first ...
Oath and tradition: Unveiling the history behind President Trump's choice of Bibles for his Inauguration
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 ...