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The President-Elect and Vice-President-Elect take the Oath of Office and begin their terms on the 20th of January following their election at 12 noon, as directed by the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The Amendment didn't specify a time zone, but it always takes place at noon of Washington's local standard time, which in January is American Eastern Standard Time (UTC - 5 hours).
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Why is the vice president sworn in before th president?
The answer is on:Why does the vice president of the US get sworn in before the president does?
Did a vice president get sworn in when president Kennedy died and Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president?
no
Who is sworn in before the president?
the vice-president
Why is the vice president sworn in before the president?
Because if the President elect is shot or killed before sworn in the vice President will be able to take the place as President.
If the US president dies in office who becomes President?
The vice president is promptly sworn in as President if the President dies or resigns. This unfortunate event has already happened nine times in US history.
Who was sworn in as vice president 2009 when Barack Obama got sworn chair president?
Joe Bidden was vice president when Barack Obama was president.
Where are vice presidents sworn in?
The Vice President takes the oath of office during the same ceremony as the President. Joseph Biden will be sworn in as the new Vice President prior to Barack Obama's swearing in.
When was Rockefeller sworn in as vice president?
December, 1974 was when Rockefeller became vice-president.
When is the vice president and president sworn in?
When there is a vacancy in the Presidency, the Vice President is sworn in as President as soon as possible. When there is a vacancy in the Vice Presidency, the President appoints a new Vice President, who is sworn in immediately after Congress approves the appointment. Otherwise, the normal transition of the Presidency and Vice Presidency occurs at noon EST on January 20 of every fourth year including 2009.
When was Vice President Biden Sworn in?
Biden became the vice-president on January 20, 2009. He is running for re-election in 2012.
Who was sworn in as us vice-president on 20 January 2009?
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in as vice president on 2009 January 20.
Who comes president of the United States if he dies?
If the President of the United States dies while in office, the vice president will be immediately sworn in. The vice president will finish out the presidents term.
