The tradition of swearing the oath of office on a Bible stretches back to George Washington, but not all presidents have ...

Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when ...

Legally speaking, it doesn't matter whether the U.S. president placed his hand on a bible. And he wouldn't be the first not to.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office ...

President Donald Trump, when taking his most recent oath of office, did not appear to place his left hand on either of the ...

According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on ...

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

Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?

WASHINGTON — The chief justice of the Supreme Court traditionally administers the oath of office to the incoming ... to early vice presidents like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr ...

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration raised eyebrows when he took the oath of office without placing his hand on a Bible, a ...

During his oath, Trump did not place his hand atop the Bible, a moment that quickly took over on social media as people watching at home took notice. #BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th ...

During his inauguration on Monday, President Donald Trump appeared to forget to put his hand on the Bibles he brought for the swearing-in ceremony, instead leaving his left arm by his side.