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After a president is elected in November he (and perhaps one day, she) is officially "sworn in," after which he begins his term as president. This generally occurs on inauguration day in January, several months after the election. President Obama, for example, was elected on November 4, 2008, and he was inaugurated, sworn into office, on January 20, 2009. The oath of office ceremony refers to how the president is sworn in: there is a ritual where he places one hand on a Bible (although this is not mandatory, it has become a custom) and raises the other hand, repeating the 35-word pledge, which includes the promise to "preserve, protect, and defend" the Constitution of the United States. The oath is usually given by the chief justice of the Supreme Court.
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What books can US presidents swear on?
The president is not required to use a book as part of the swearing in ceremony, but most put their hand on a Bible. Pierce used a law book.
Who said you do swear that you will faithfully execute the office of president?
The President is sworn in by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
What is the official ceremony to make someone president called?
it is called a presidentceremony
What historical document does each president swear to protect preserve and defend?
oath of office
The new president makes a speech after the inauguration ceremony what is the speech called?
the inaugural address.
When and where does the oath take place?
This year, there will first be a private ceremony, where the Chief Justice will administer the oath of office, on Sunday January 20th 2013. But the public ceremony will be held the next day, on the west front steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. This is the oath the President will take: "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."
What books can US presidents swear on?
The president is not required to use a book as part of the swearing in ceremony, but most put their hand on a Bible. Pierce used a law book.
What former president was sworn in using the same bible as President Barack Obama?
yes Obama is planing to to swear on the same bible that Lincoln swear on
Is the election of a president a ceremony?
No, the election of a president is a civic exercise. The inauguration of a president, however, is a day of considerable ceremony.
What is the formal ceremony in which the president is placed?
Inauguration ceremony
What do you call the ceremony when someone gets to be he president?
An 'inauguration' ceremony.
What is the offical ceremony to make someone US President?
The inauguration ceremony.
Who did Taft swear in as president?
Herbert Hoover in 1929.
Who will swear in the vice president Joe Biden?
roberts
What date does the president swear in?
20th January, 2009
What does the president swear that he will do?
take lots of vacations if your Obama
What is the ceremony where the old President will turn over his duties to the new President?
This ceremony is called the Inaugaration. It includes the new president making a speech, and there is usually a formal dinner and ball.
