It all started with George Washington. George Washington ... For his second inauguration in 2013, he also used a bible belonging to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Most presidents have opted for ...

President-elect Donald Trump has enthusiastically endorsed the “God Bless the USA” Bible, a blend of scripture and star-spangled swagger. But come Inauguration Day, he will take the ...

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 ...

Trump also used the Lincoln Bible during his first inauguration ... The only other month it has been held was for the first inauguration. George Washington took the Oath of Office in April.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while his left hand hovered underneath a pair of bibles during an inaugural ... s family Bible was still packed and on its way to Washington from Springfield ...

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 ...

George Washington was inaugurated as the first president ... in both of his inaugurations. For his second inauguration in 2013, he also used a bible belonging to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Most ...