At noon today, January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump will once again take the oath of office, beginning his second term as president of the United States. After this 60th inauguration, Trump will officially become the 47th president. But what do those numbers mean, and why don’t they match up? Come to think of it, shouldn’t there have been more than 60 already, based on the number of times a president has taken the oath? What, precisely, is inauguration anyway? How does it work, and why? And finally, what should you expect today? If you find yourself wondering about this every four years, then you’ve come to the right place.
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a New President
For those who care less about how the sausage is made, so to speak, and more about what’s actually happening today, we’ll begin with what to…
