Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat tradition? Here are some tidbits you might not know about Inauguration Day.

During the inauguration, the president-elect recites the following oath: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

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

President William Henry Harrison delivered his inaugural address on a bitterly cold day in March 1841. He refused to wear a coat and traveled to and from the inauguration on open horseback. His address is also the longest in U.S. history, with Harrison speaking for more than two hours.

The true test of leadership is not in the position, but in the impact you have on others.” — John Quincy Adams Related: Abraham Lincoln's Most Memorable Quotes 26. “America is a tune. It must be sung together.

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, succeeding President Joe Biden. Follow for live coverage.

Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan at the Republican's inauguration. Richard Nixon clasped John F.

When a president is re-elected, they must take the oath of office again, meaning there is another inauguration every four years on Jan. 20.

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Get the latest updates on the weekend inaugural events for President-elect Donald Trump. Events include a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington, a Make America Great Again Victory Rally, and more.