it is called Inaugaration Day
No, the president is not the Oath Of Office.
The President promises to protect the natural (and governed) rights of the people when he takes the oath of office.
The inaugural oath of office. Before the President-Elect takes the oath, he is not the President. After he takes the oath, he is President.
He takes an oath.
Inauguaration
He takes the oath of office prescribed by the constitution.
He takes the oath of office and gives a speech.
The president promise to defend the Constitution.
The president promise to defend the Constitution.
I think the president becomes official at NOON the day of inauguration, whether he takes the oath or not.
He takes the oath of office in which he promises to uphold , protect and defend the US Constitution.
Yes- the President must take the oath of office as required by the US Constitution.