Obama, in fact, twice used the Lincoln Bible — a burgundy, velvet-bound book that was serendipitously used in the 16th president’s inauguration because his “family Bible was packed with ...

During his inauguration on Monday, President Donald Trump appeared to forget to put his hand on the Bibles he brought for the ...

Donald Trump is set to make an historic statement at his swearing-in ceremony on Monday as he lays his hands upon not one but two Bibles while taking the oath of office, including one used by ...

Photos of the inauguration show President Donald ... s while taking the oath.That recalls Barack Obama, who also used the Lincoln Bible during his first swearing-in in 2009. During his second ...

While being sworn in, Obama placed his hand on a Bible held by his wife, Michelle—and it was the same Bible used by President Abraham Lincoln at his first inaugural. While being sworn-in as ...

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

which he also used during his 2017 inauguration. The Lincoln Bible is unique in that Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, and Trump are the only presidents to have used it for their swearing-in ceremonies.

Viewers all have the same question after seeing Barack Obama arrive at Donald Trump's inauguration today (20 January) ...

When Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president on Monday, January 20, 2025, he will take an oath and raise his right hand while placing his left on a Bible. At his first inauguration in 2017 ...