Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when ...

Legally speaking, it doesn't matter whether the U.S. president placed his hand on a bible. And he wouldn't be the first not to.

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office ...

There are so many traditions on Inauguration Day, but only one is required by law, and that is saying the Oath of Office.

Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?

From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions.

WASHINGTON — The chief justice of the Supreme Court traditionally administers the oath of office to the incoming ... to early vice presidents like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr ...

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration raised eyebrows when he took the oath of office without placing his hand on a Bible, a ...

During his oath, Trump did not place his hand atop the Bible, a moment that quickly took over on social media as people watching at home took notice. #BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th ...

At least four presidents took the oath sans the Bible. The nation's sixth president, John Quincy Adams, was sworn into office in 1825 while reading a law book, according to the Joint Congressional ...