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.
Franklin Pierce
"affirm' is the word that can be used in place of "swear". I believe that Franklin Pierce is the only president to use "affirm" so far.
Franklin Pierce he is also the only one to recite his inaugurational address form memory WOW
Yes, in court you are typically asked to affirm or swear to tell the truth.
"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."
That is the correct spelling of "attest" (to swear or affirm).
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."
You got it right when you asked the question: "swear" (to affirm, especially under oath; or colloquially to curse).
Yes, it is permissible to refuse to swear on the Bible in court. In the United States, individuals have the right to affirm rather than swear an oath based on their religious beliefs or personal preferences. This is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion.
In a legal setting, you are asked to promise to tell the truth. You can either swear an oath or affirm to do so. Both mean you are committing to being honest.
For swear in the legal sense, it would be affirm or attest.For swearing, it could be to curse, cuss, or blaspheme.
It is generally Quakers who use the word "Affirm." Barack Obama was not raised Quaker (most reports say that his grandparents, who raised him, were Methodists); in 2008, he took the oath of office the traditional way when he became president. He was sworn in using the Lincoln Bible.