What are the ceremonies for Mr. Donald Trump's inauguration?

The moment of oath of US President-elect Donald Trump has arrived. The American people as well as the whole world are eagerly waiting and looking forward to all information and developments about this event.

The time and place of the inauguration?

Rain or winter sunshine, on January 20, every 4 years, US presidents will be sworn in the ceremony outside the Capitol, the US Federal Parliament building.

The US presidential inauguration will take place at noon local time (17:00 - GMT) on Friday, January 20.

The main ceremonies start in the morning at the White House and end at dance parties everywhere in Washington DC.

Crowded people to see the inauguration of US President Barack Obama in 2009. (Photo: Gettyimages).

The oath of President-elect Trump will take place in a special area of ​​10,000 m2 in front of the Capitol with a capacity of 1,600 guests.

A number of inauguration ceremonies took place at the White House but the inaugural ceremonies in modern American history took place outside the US Federal Parliament building.

Why is it always January 20?

In nearly 80 years of history, noon on January 20 was chosen as the transition from the old administration to the new administration after every US presidential election.

Earlier, the presidential oath of office was chosen on March 4, the anniversary of the first session of the US Congress in 1789 when the government operated under the Constitution. The time from the election in January until the sworn new president was considered enough for officials in the 18th and 19th centuries to move to Washington and the successor government had time to prepare for them. necessary operation.

But this changed in 1933 after the introduction of new technologies, including railways, which meant that everything could work properly sooner than before. In addition, the US legislators also found that the long transition of power also entailed many problems.

Who will attend the inauguration?

President-elect Donald Trump.(Photo: AFP).

Among 1,600 guests attending the inauguration will be US President Barack Obama, President of the US House of Representatives, former US presidents, diplomatic corps, cabinet members and candidates, MPs, representatives. governors, general staff.

The swearing-in ceremony will include former President George W. Bush, former President Jimmy Carter, the 42nd White House boss Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton.

Regarding the famous guests, this year's inauguration will lack many A-class entertainment stars like Elton John and Celine Dion. Before this information, Mr. Trump wrote on his personal Twitter page that he did not need to have A-class artists inaugurated, and that they could not do anything."I want ordinary people , " Mr. Trump wrote.

The runner-up of America's Got Talent 2010 and Jackie Evancho on December 14 confirmed that they will sing the national anthem in the inauguration of Mr. Donald Trump.

Rite on the inauguration day

Morning prayer: Former US President Franklin D Roosevelt started this tradition at the inauguration in 1933. During the inauguration ceremonies, President Obama, former Presidents Bush, Reagan, Truman and Roosevelt were all from the House. White goes to St John's Episcopal church to pray.

The two presidents together underwent a transition moment: the outgoing President and the President-elect will have a brief meeting at the White House before going together to the Capitol, where the inauguration ceremonies take place in history. Modern America.

Vice President of the United States sworn: Vice President-elect Mike Pence will read the oath, referring to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, on the podium in front of the Parliament building.

US President swears: Depending on the weather, the ceremony may be held indoors or outdoors. The 35-word oath needs to be read exactly according to the Constitution. On January 20, 2009, President Obama had to reread the oath by mistake a word.

Inauguration speech : Each US president since George Washington has had an inaugural speech, ranging in scope from 135 (George Washington) to 8,445 (William Henry Harrison). On March 4, 1933, former President Roosevelt gave a powerful inaugural speech with the statement: "The only thing we have to fear is fear." On January 20, 1961, former President John F. Kennedy declared: "Don't ask what the country has done for you but ask what you have done for the country."

Everyone said goodbye to Mr. Obama : The outgoing president often left quickly in a solemn take-off. Since 1977, sending off takes place in the form of outgoing president leaving by helicopter, can also be by ship, car or plane.

Inaugural luncheon: Luncheon will be held at Statuary hall inside the Capitol, including speeches and dishes from the home state of the new US President.

Parade inauguration: The new President will sit at the presidential observatory to watch the parade with the participation of more than 8,000 soldiers, boats and bands, parading from Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. Former President Jimmy Carter broke this precedent when he personally attended the parade.

The new president took office as Bill Clinton and Lady Hillary Clinton happily at the dance party in 1997. (Photo: Gettyimages).

Dance parties : After the inauguration, an indispensable part of the new US presidents will have to "struggle" to attend are dance parties. Recorded as former President Bill Clinton attended 14 dance parties in 1997, President Obama attended 10 dance parties in 2009. The number of dance parties Mr. Trump will attend is still being calculated.

Oath

Mr. Donald Trump will officially become the 45th President of the United States after reading the oath in the witness of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: "I, Donald Trump officially pledges, will honestly administer documents. the President of the United States of America and working to the best of his ability to maintain and protect the US Constitution ".

Other activities

The day before and after the inauguration also had other activities. There is a garland ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on January 19 and a prayer ceremony at the National Cathedral in Washington on January 21.

There will also be music performances these days.

What will Mr. Obama do before Mr. Trump takes office?

Traditionally, the outgoing President will leave a letter to his successor in the Oval Office.

Former President George W. Bush wished Obama a "great new chapter" that Obama was about to begin.

In 1993, former US President Bush sent a message to successor Bill Clinton: "I wish you happiness here. I have never felt loneliness as presidents described. . Of course he will become our president when he reads this letter. I wish him and his family health. "