The bible was used by George Washington out of pure last-minute necessity, according to the National Park Service.

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while his left hand hovered underneath a pair of bibles during an inaugural ceremony that was slightly delayed Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda. Trump took the oath ...

On April 16, 1789, George Washington left the comforts of Mount Vernon to make the trek to our new nation’s capital in New York City. Two weeks later, he was to take the oath of office as our nation’s ...