It is called the "swearing-in ceremony" and it occurs during the president's "inauguration." Many years ago, presidents were inaugurated in early March, but these days, the event occurs on January 20.
The ceremony is called the inauguration.
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Inagural Address - this is the speech the President gives the country at the inauguration ceremony, right after he swears his oath and is declared "in office" and the President of the United States.
The ceremony begins at 11:30 A.M. on January 20th. There are a number of program items leading up to President Obama's oath of office, including the swearing in of Vice President Biden. So President Obama's swearing in will occur at approximately noon.
The president swears that he will faithfully execute his office as president.
The governor is typically sworn in by a judge, a fellow government official, or a high-ranking member of the state legislature. The swearing-in ceremony is a formal event that marks the official beginning of the governor's term in office.
Yes, when he is sworn into office he swears to uphold the Constitution.
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He says, "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."
When the President of the United States is sworn into office, he swears to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution by taking the following oath of office : "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."