Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.

Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the United States will commence in a few hours from now at the US Capitol. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the two Bibles Don

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According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on the Bible. Presidents can choose another book, for example, John Quincy Adams swore the Oath of Office with his hand on a law book.

The president-elect eschewed the star-spangled “Trump Bible” in favor of volumes with personal and national history.

Presidential inaugurations hold a symbolic place in U.S. history, with the choice of Bible often reflecting personal or national significance.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.

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Trump took the oath of office on Monday immediately after Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. As Vance took the oath of office, he placed his right hand on a Bible that was held by his wife, Usha Vance, as she also held one of their three children.

The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have used one.