Trump has based his cabinet appointments on who idolizes him the most and who agrees with his un-American promises, like jailing anyone who wanted him punished for his crimes

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.

But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else ... have been applied to countless situations since Abraham Lincoln first uttered them in 1861. Not all inaugural addresses achieve greatness. Some have been quite forgettable.

When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and paragraphs from a printed draft and pasted them onto the copy he planned ...

In the good ole days—and I guess that statement dates me—national holidays and national recognition days came few and far between. January would pass by without much fanfare, and Abraham

Donald Trump will become the 47th President on Monday. However, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt stand out as America's greatest leaders in its 250-year history.

When Donald Trump assumes office on Jan. 20 as the 47th president of the United States, he will mark the solemn occasion with an inaugural address which, while not required

Of these carriers, eight bear the names of former presidents: the USS George Washington, the USS Abraham Lincoln, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, the USS Harry S. Truman, the USS Ronald Reagan, the USS George W. Bush, and the USS ...

Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat tradition? Here are some tidbits you might not know about Inauguration Day.

The true test of leadership is not in the position, but in the impact you have on others.” — John Quincy Adams Related: Abraham Lincoln's Most Memorable Quotes 26. “America is a tune. It must be sung together.

Donald Trump is all set to enter the White House as the US President again after his inauguration ceremony inside Capitol on Monday. He will also deliver his inaugural address, outlining his plans.

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