During his swearing-in, Donald Trump chose not to place his hand on a Bible, a decision that raised eyebrows but is ...

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 swearing the oath of office on a Bible stretches back to George Washington, but not all presidents have ...

Trump took the oath of office on Monday immediately after Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. As Vance took the oath of office, he placed his right ...

Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.

Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?

During a spirited prayer, Rev. Lorenzo Sewell thanked God for the incoming Trump administration. Here's more on the Detroit ...

Legally speaking, it doesn't matter whether the U.S. president placed his hand on a bible. And he wouldn't be the first not to.

Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.

The holiday proceedings took place in Ebenezer Baptist Church, where the late King once presided. The senior of that church ...

The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...