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On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking a rare occasion where a president will be serving non-consecutive terms. This feat was previously achieved by Grover Cleveland, who was initially elected in 1884 and then re-elected in 1892.
Trump’s second inauguration will take place on a cold day in Washington, D.C., with the ceremony moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda to accommodate up to 20,000 attendees. While over 200,000 people have received tickets, most will watch the ceremony on screens with the rest of America.
The inauguration is a constitutional ritual that celebrates democracy every four years, bringing Americans together to acknowledge their shared values. With divisions often prominent in elections, the inaugural celebration transcends those differences for a day.
The ceremony will include traditional elements, such as the outgoing and incoming presidents hosting each other for tea at the White House, which they will skip this year. The event will also feature all four living presidents and their spouses, as well as Cabinet appointees and VIP guests, including tech leaders Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Shou Zi Chew.
The inauguration speech is a highlight of the program, with memorable quotes often reflecting the enduring spirit of America. Thomas Jefferson emphasized unity, while Abraham Lincoln honored the nation’s wounds. Franklin Roosevelt famously declared that the only thing to fear is fear itself. John F. Kennedy urged citizens to ask what they can do for their country, not what it can do for them. Trump’s speech is expected to set a positive tone, and the public will likely respond favorably.
Following the ceremony, a parade will be held at the Capital One Arena, featuring marching bands, floats, and exhibits representing the states. It will also honor American sacrifice and courage, with military units, police, and fire departments participating.
The outgoing president typically leaves a personal note for the incoming president in the Oval Office desk, a tradition begun by Ronald Reagan. The cycle continues, with President Trump leaving a note for President Biden in 2021, and Biden set to leave a note for Trump.
