Faith in America’s Future

The 2013 Inaugural Ceremonies theme, “Faith in America’s Future” commemorates the United States’ perseverance and marks the 150th anniversary of the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol dome.

18 days, 9 hours until January 21, 2013, Inauguration Day. Why January 21?

Platform Construction Underway

Watch a video and see a slideshow—updated weekly—of the 2013 platform construction.

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Bibles Used at Swearing-Ins

See a list of Bibles used and what passages each was open to when the oath of office was administered.

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Facts, Firsts and Precedents

First unelected Vice President to become President.

—Swearing-In of Vice President Gerald R. Ford after the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon

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Since 1901, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has been responsible for the planning and execution of the swearing-in ceremonies and the luncheon for the Inauguration of the President of the United States at the U.S. Capitol.