Revisiting Dwight Eisenhower’s 1953 inauguration, from the vantage point of George W. Bush’s 2001 inauguration.

We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom,” Kennedy began his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 1961, “symbolizing an end as well as a beginning … for I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.

Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan as the new Republican president thanked the Democrat for his administration's help after Reagan resoundingly defeated Carter the previous November. Twenty years earlier,

In January 1981, Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan as the new Republican ... at the two inaugurations of Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower. Cleveland, the sitting Democratic ...

Seeking heaven’s help for the nation’s leader does not mean that you endorse everything he says and does, writes Thomas Reese.

Who is Bishop Mariann Budde and what is her history with Trump? What are the beliefs of the Episcopal Church which she belongs to? We explain.

Joe Biden, Andrew Johnson, Franklin D. Roosevelt stand out as James Garfield, William Harrison granted no clemencies - Anadolu Ajansı

Former President Jimmy Carter’s recent death and funeral reminded Americans of his legacy and the values that motivated his public service.

Praying for the president does not mean that you endorse everything he says and does. All should pray for him and the country, even those who hate him.

Overall, the country that Trump is inheriting from Biden is in pretty good shape on everything from the economy to democracy, but Americans remain unhappy due to issues such as inflation and home prices, and long-term problems remain.

Donald Trump became the 47th American president on Monday, but the oath of office itself has been administered 73 times before to the 46 preceding chief executives.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn into office today amid heightened security measures in Washington, D.C.