When President Donald Trump took the oath of office, he didn't have his hand on the Bible. Does this matter and why do politicians do it at all?

When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.

As millions watched President Donald Trump’s inauguration at the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, many noticed that he did not ...

There are so many traditions on Inauguration Day, but only one is required by law, and that is saying the Oath of Office.

Presidential inaugurations show the world America’s orderly, peaceful transfer of power, which is the hallmark of America’s ...

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 ...

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

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

Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat ...

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

According to the White House Historical Association, George Washington began the tradition ... of office on a law book instead of the Bible during his inauguration in 1825. In a diary entry ...