Inauguration Day Most Notable Moments In History

The inauguration takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for another term. The first inauguration of george washington took place on april 30, 1789. The inauguration of donald trump as the 47th president of the united states took place on monday, january 20, 2025.

Guests mingle as the liberty ball gets underway before president donald trump arrives, during the 60th presidential inauguration, monday, jan. 20, 2025, at the washington convention. Since 1901, the jccic has planned the inaugural ceremonies of the president-elect and vice president-elect of the united states at the capitol.