January 20 is the 2017 U.S. presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. Why not brush up on your knowledge about inaugurations for the country’s highest office through the news they created...
The Oath of Office is traditionally administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, though not required. There is also no requirement that it occur in Washington, D.C., or that the president place his hand on the Bible. The only thing prescribed by the Constitution is that the president take the Oath of Office.