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Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration. Here's what to know about the tradition.

Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.

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Did Trump Put His Hand On The Bible During Oath Of Office? Here’s Everything To Know About The Tradition

President Donald Trump faced backlash after critics noted that he did not place his hand on the Bible during his inauguration on Monday, raising questions about the tradition’s significance during the formal ceremony.

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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 swore the Oath of Office with his hand on a law book.

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Which Bible will Donald Trump take an oath on? Will it be Abraham Lincoln's Bible, the one his mother gifted, or the one he personally recommended? Here are details

Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the United States will commence in a few ...

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Trump to be sworn in on Bible given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible

President-elect Donald Trump will use two Bibles to culminate the 60th Presidential Inauguration. He is not the first to do ...

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What Bible will Trump use at his inauguration? Not the one he endorsed.

The president-elect eschewed the star-spangled “Trump Bible” in favor of volumes with personal and national history.

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Museum of the Bible to add Trump’s Bible to inauguration-themed exhibit

Museum of the Bible Chief Curatorial Officer Robert Duke said Trump’s personal Bible will be added to the set of U.S.

The Bible’s role on Inauguration Day

Ahead of Inauguration Day, the minds behind the God Bless the USA Bible released a new product that plays off the Bible’s prominent role in the ceremony. Their Inauguration Day Edition Bible has ...

Trump’s presidential transition: TikTok ban looms as inauguration moves inside

Donald Trump’s inauguration is expected to be moved indoors due, and the Supreme Court ruled that a controversial ban on TikTok can take effect this weekend. Follow here for the latest news about the ...

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