The inauguration of the president of the United States is a ceremony to mark the commencement of a new four-year term of the president of the United States. The inauguration takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for a second term. Since 1937, it has taken place at noon EST on January 20, the first day of the new term, some 72 to 78 days after the presidential election, except for three occasions when January 20 fell on a Sunday. In those years, the presidential oath of office was administered on that day privately and then again in a public ceremony the next day, on Monday, January 21. The most recent presidential inauguration was held on January 20, 2017, when Donald Trump assumed office; the next is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2021, when Joe Biden will assume office.
5. President Theodore Roosevelt
US President Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919) makes his inaugural address at the start of his second term, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, 4th March 1905. His speech includes the words 'We wish peace because it is right'. Photo: Archive Photos
6. President and Nancy Reagan
President and Nancy Reagan laugh with Vice President and Barbara Bush during inaugural ceremonies at the Capitol. Photo: Bettmann
7. President George Bush
(Original Caption) Washington: President Bush makes his inaugural address at the Capitol after being sworn in as the 41st president of the United States. Photo: Bettmann
8. President-elect Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office during the Inauguration on January 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photo: The Washington Post