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.
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The ceremony is called the inauguration.
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I would guess it is to avoid the problem of divided loyalty.
The ceremony in which vassals promised their loyalty to a lord was called "homage." During this ritual, the vassal would kneel before the lord and pledge fealty, often accompanied by the act of "investiture," where the lord would grant land or rights in exchange for military service and loyalty. This ceremony was a fundamental aspect of the feudal system, establishing the relationship between lords and vassals.
The loyalty boards were originally created and initiated by President Truman.
John Adams told the Second Continental Congress that the 13 Colonies did not owe loyalty to the British King.
Yes, new citizens in the United States are required to pledge an Oath of Allegiance during the naturalization ceremony. This oath includes a commitment to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States against all enemies. By taking this oath, new citizens affirm their loyalty to the country and its governing principles.
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