Everything You Need to Know About the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States
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Everything You Need to Know About the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States
By tradition, the inauguration ceremony for the 47th President of the United States will be held on January 20, 2025 (during daytime) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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On January 6, local U.S. time, Congress tallied the electoral votes and officially confirmed former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. As the first "crypto president" in history, what new changes will his inauguration bring to the cryptocurrency industry? This has become a topic of widespread interest. In anticipation of the upcoming inauguration on January 20, MetaEra has launched a special series titled "Trump Inauguration," providing comprehensive coverage of the 47th U.S. Presidential Inauguration. This article serves as the first in the series, offering readers an overview of U.S. presidential elections and inauguration traditions, along with a detailed look at the schedule for this year's ceremony.
The United States operates under a presidential cabinet system, electing a president every four years, with the possibility of one re-election. After each presidential election, an inauguration ceremony is held—a major ceremonial event in American political life that marks the official beginning of a new presidential term. According to the U.S. Constitution, the only constitutional requirement for the inauguration is that the president-elect must take the oath of office before entering into the duties of the presidency. However, over time, the traditions surrounding the inauguration have expanded significantly—from a simple swearing-in ceremony into a full-day celebration featuring parades, speeches, and balls.
The 2024 U.S. presidential election marked the 60th quadrennial election (the 47th presidency) in American history. It followed the "Electoral College" system, where a candidate needs to secure at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes—comprising 100 from senators, 435 from representatives, and 3 from Washington, D.C.—to win the presidency. The general election was held on November 5, 2024, and the newly elected president and vice president were sworn in on January 20, 2025.
On November 5, 2024, the Republican Party gained control of the Senate with 51 seats. In the early hours of November 6, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced victory in the 2024 presidential election.
Donald J. Trump, the 47th President of the United States, was born on June 14, 1946, in New York City, with ancestral roots in Bavaria, Germany. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. A German-American Republican politician, entrepreneur, real estate businessman, and television personality, he previously served as the 45th President of the United States (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021). Trump officially accepted the Republican Party’s presidential nomination in July 2024.
Following tradition, the inauguration ceremony for the 47th President of the United States will be held on January 20, 2025 (during daylight hours) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The day begins with a morning prayer service. The president-elect attends a church worship service—a tradition dating back to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inauguration in 1933.
After the service, the outgoing president accompanies the president-elect to the Capitol for the official inauguration ceremony and swearing-in. First, the Vice President takes the oath, followed by the President. The presidential oath is traditionally administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Next comes the inaugural parade, a celebration marking the start of the new administration. After a luncheon, the presidential motorcade travels down Pennsylvania Avenue, accompanied by military honor guards, civilian organizations, marching bands, and colorful floats. The President, Vice President, and guests watch the parade from a viewing stand in front of the White House. The event is organized by the Joint Task Force National Capital Region's Presidential Inauguration Committee.
During the inauguration ceremony, the President-elect recites the official oath of office.
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution specifies the presidential oath: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” By tradition, the President places a hand on a Bible while taking the oath, though this is not constitutionally required. Theodore Roosevelt did not use a Bible when he took the oath in 1901.
In addition to the President, the Vice President-elect and other federal officials also take an oath, which reads: “I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.”
The entire inauguration process begins at 6 a.m. on the 20th with security screening. Tens of thousands gather on the National Mall, including foreign diplomatic delegations and their families, state representatives, business and political leaders, and other invited dignitaries.
In the evening, the Presidential Inaugural Ball is held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. It should be noted that multiple themed balls are hosted throughout Inauguration Day. The President-elect and First Lady do not attend all events but select key ones to participate in.
Dress codes are strictly enforced at the balls. Men are required to wear black-tie attire and tailcoats, with boots encouraged. Women are expected to wear formal gowns or cocktail dresses.
The balls invite prominent figures from across society. Guests at the 2017 Inaugural Balls included:
Rex Tillerson, the 69th U.S. Secretary of State; Greg Abbott, the 48th Governor of Texas; Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick; Attorney General Ken Paxton; Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz; members of Texas’ congressional delegation; actor Jon Voight; Willie Robertson, founder of Duck Commander; and members of the Trump family, including Donald Trump Jr.
Given the guest list from the previous inauguration, it is expected that similarly high-profile individuals will attend Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Balls.
Notably, during this year’s inauguration period, the American flag will be flown at half-staff—a gesture honoring the late former President Jimmy Carter. This will mark the "first time" in U.S. history that the national flag has been lowered to half-staff during a presidential inauguration due to the passing of another president. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with this decision in a social media post.
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