On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an important day in American tradition. But the event looks much ...

The nation's very first Inauguration Day had to be postponed as an exceptionally cold and bitter winter delayed the counting of electoral votes.

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Yet more videos involving former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have gone viral. This time, from President Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday. The Washington Post’s Emily Davies shared footage on X (formerly Twitter) filmed just before Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in which a staffer asked Bush,

Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.

A pastor, his eyes closed, preaches his heart out for history. A former president spots an acquaintance, then grins and winks.

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

Jenna Bush Hager commented on her dad's inauguration facial expressions going viral — which included a silly wink and raised eyebrows. The daughter of the 43rd president jokingly blamed her dad's successor,

Trump was sworn in at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. During the ceremony, the 43rd president displayed a series of silly reactions. At one point, Bush, 78, was seen containing his laughter, raising his eyebrows and winking.

Former President Bill Clinton was spotted at the inauguration of Donald Trump. See pictures of the former President here.

Former first lady Laura Bush joined her husband, former President George W. Bush, at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. She wore a rust-colored dress, accessorized with a signature pearl necklace.

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...