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What did Theodore Roosevelt use instead of a Bible when sworn into office?
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∙ 15y ago
Nothing. He just raised his right hand and swore in.
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Why didn't Theodore roosevelt swear in using the bible?
Like many people, he didn't believe that saying an oath while touching a book makes any difference in how that person will act in office. Pierce in fact chose to use a law book instead, showing he preferred to believe in the law and order rather than a simple religious item.
Who famous famous person was opposed to the bible?
Abraham lincoln
What book was under Theodore Roosevelt's pillow at the time of his death?
the little engine that could
What was in Theodore Roosevelt pocket when he was giving a speech and got shot that saved his life?
I'm pretty sure that it was a copy of the Bible
What presidents did not use the Bible to be swore in to the office of president?
With the exception of Andrew Jackson, there is no record of a Bible being used from the time of George Washington's second inauguration through to the time of John Tyler. Some say John Quincy Adams swore his oath of office on a law book. The only record of John Tyler's "swearing-in" is an affidavit where there's no mention of a Bible. Theodore Roosevelt did not use a Bible at his first swearing-in ceremony. Calvin Coolidge did not place his hand on the Bible, which was close-by, when sworn in by his father. Rutherford B. Hayes, at his Sunday, March 3, 1877 private ceremony, did not use a Bible. JFK did not place his hand on his family Douay Bible, which rested on top of the podium. Lyndon B. Johnson used Jacqueline Kennedy's Catholic Missal (prayer book) while on board Air Force One, after Kennedy had been shot. Staff could not find a bible on the plane. Barack Obama, at his "do-over" ceremony with Chief Justice John Roberts, didn't include a Bible.
What book did Theodore roosevelt use to swear in?
Traditionally, it is the Bible, though I can't find anything documenting what he used, if he used a book at all.
What has the author Algot Theodore Lundholm written?
Algot Theodore Lundholm has written: 'Women of the Bible' -- subject(s): Bible, Biography, Women in the Bible
Does Theodore appear in the Bible?
No, Theodore does not appear as a person in the Bible. The name "Theodore" is of Greek origin and means "gift of God." However, there are various people mentioned in the Bible who are given names that have similar meanings, such as Nathanael (given by God) and Jonathan (gift of God).
Who was the second president to affirm rather than swear his oath?
Franklin Pierce was the first. I'm not aware that there has been a second person. Although Theodore Roosevelt didn't use a bible when taking his oath.
Is Theodore a biblical name?
No, Theodore is not a biblical name. It is of Greek origin and means "gift of God," but it does not appear in the Bible as a person's name.
What has the author Theodore J Weeden written?
Theodore J. Weeden has written: 'Utilizing the Bible in discovering and owning the purpose of the parish' -- subject(s): Bible, Mission of the church
What bible was used to swear in Franklin D Roosevelt?
It was a Roosevelt family Bible, probably King James Version. It was opened to I Corinthians 13.
