According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on ...

From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions.

There’s a unique family backstory behind the holy book that the President-elect will use for his second inauguration on ...

During his inauguration on Monday, President Donald Trump appeared to forget to put his hand on the Bibles he brought for the swearing-in ceremony, instead leaving his left arm by his side.

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.

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 ...

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

President Donald Trump, when taking his most recent oath of office, did not appear to place his left hand on either of the ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office ...

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration raised eyebrows when he took the oath of office without placing his hand on a Bible, a ...