How many inaugural balls did Obama have?

Which president did not use the Bible to take the oath of office

Theodore Roosevelt did not use the Bible when taking the oath in 1901, nor did John Quincy Adams, who swore on a book of law, with the intention that he was swearing on the constitution. Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in on a Roman Catholic missal on Air Force One.

Did Obama have a second inauguration

, in the Blue Room of the White House.

Which president held the first inaugural ball

James Madison, America's fourth President, and his wife, Dolley, were the guests of honor at the first official Inaugural Ball, held at Long's Hotel in Washington, D.C. Martin Van Buren's Inauguration featured two balls, and President William Henry Harrison held three to meet the ever-growing demand for tickets.

Who sang at Obamas first inauguration

The Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, one of six balls held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, was the first stop of the evening for the President and First Lady. The Obamas danced their first song as Beyoncé Knowles serenaded them with her rendition of the Glenn Miller classic "At Last".

What did Obama accomplish president

Obama's first-term actions addressed the global financial crisis and included a major stimulus package, a partial extension of the Bush tax cuts, legislation to reform health care, a major financial regulation reform bill, and the end of a major US military presence in Iraq.

Who performed at Obamas inauguration 2009

Lineup

What is the significance of January 20 2009

: Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th and first African-American President of the United States.

Do you have to be sworn into office on a Bible

Constitutional provisions
The Constitution of the United States states "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States" (Article VI, section 3) and at least four Presidents have not been sworn in on a Bible.

When was so help me God added to the oath of office

The phrase "So help me God" is prescribed in oaths as early as the Judiciary Act of 1789, for U.S. officers other than the President.

What was Thomas Jefferson sworn in on

The first inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States was held on Wednesday, March 4, 1801.

What was Franklin Pierce sworn in on

The inauguration of Franklin Pierce as the 14th president of the United States was held on Friday, March 4, 1853, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 17th inauguration and marked the commencement of the only four-year term of both Franklin Pierce as president and William R.

Who swears the President into office

According to the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, a President's term of office begins at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on January 20th of the year following an election. In order to assume his or her duties, the President-elect must recite the Oath of Office. The Oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

When did Obama take office for the first time

What is the importance of the inaugural address

Most Presidents use their Inaugural address to present their vision of America and to set forth their goals for the nation. Some of the most eloquent and powerful speeches are still quoted today.

How many times has Obama inaugurated president

The second inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States was the 57th inauguration and marked the commencement of the second and final term of Obama as president and Joe Biden as vice president.

Is there an inauguration for a second term

The inauguration takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for a second term.

Who played Obama inauguration

Lineup

What did Obama do for the country

debt ceiling crisis and government shutdown.