60TH INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
PRESIDENT
DONALD J.
TRUMP
January 20, 2025
VICE PRESIDENT
JD
VANCE
January 20, 2025
INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chair
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY)
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA)
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
OUR ENDURING DEMOCRACY: A CONSTITUTIONAL PROMISE
The Preamble to the Constitution sets forth the Founders’ purpose in establishing our constitutional republic. Among these intentions is a promise made to “secure the Blessings of Liberty” not only in the present but for future generations. This pledge reflects the Founders’ dedication to the permanence of the Constitution and America itself. The Inaugural Ceremonies, which have taken place every four years since 1789, in times of prosperity, turmoil, peace, and adversity, demonstrate our renewed commitment to the continuity, stability, and perseverance of our great democracy.
ABOUT THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
Donald J. Trump was sworn-in as 47th President of the United States, becoming the second-ever former president to return to office for a second, non-consecutive term. JD Vance was sworn-in for his first term as 50th Vice President of the United States.
Location:
Rotunda, U.S. Capitol
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with snow flurries between 11:14 am and 11:43 am. Winds gusting to 28 mph at noon, with a wind chill of 14°F. A trace of snow was on the ground at 7 am.
Bible Used:
President Donald Trump was sworn-in using his family Bible, as well as the same Bible that Abraham Lincoln used at his first inauguration.
Vice President JD Vance was sworn-in using a family Bible that belonged to his maternal great grandmother.
FACTS, FIRSTS, & PRECEDENTS
Second time a president was sworn-in for a second, non-consecutive term; Second Swearing-In Ceremony held in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda because of inclement weather; First time Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center was utilized as a venue on Inauguration Day; First-ever indoor First Honors Ceremony held in place of an outdoor Pass in Review
WATCH THE 60th INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
PRELUDE
“One Voice”
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combined Choirs
WATCH HERE
MUSICAL SELECTION
The United States Marine Band
WATCH HERE
MUSICAL SELECTION
“God Bless the USA”
performed by Lee Greenwood
MUSICAL SELECTION
“O, America!”
performed by Christopher D. Macchio,
accompanied by The Armed Forces Chorus,
WATCH HERE
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOMING REMARKS
The Honorable Amy Klobuchar
United States Senator, Minnesota
WATCH HERE
OPENING REMARKS
The Honorable Deb Fischer
United States Senator, Nebraska
WATCH HERE
INVOCATION
His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
Reverend Franklin Graham
Samaritan’s Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
WATCH HERE
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to JD Vance
by The Honorable Brett Kavanaugh,
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Donald J. Trump
The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.,
by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
MUSICAL SELECTION
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic”
The United States Naval Academy Glee Club,
accompanied by the United States Marine Band
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
“Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and pioneers. The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts. The call of the next great adventure resounds from within our souls.
Our American ancestors turned a small group of colonies on the edge of a vast continent into a mighty republic of the most extraordinary citizens on Earth. No one comes close.
Americans pushed thousands of miles through a rugged land of untamed wilderness. They crossed deserts, scaled mountains, braved untold dangers, won the Wild West, ended slavery, rescued millions from tyranny, lifted billions from poverty, harnessed electricity, split the atom, launched mankind into the heavens, and put the universe of human knowledge into the palm of the human hand. If we work together, there is nothing we cannot do and no dream we cannot achieve.”
President Donald J. Trump
WATCH HERE
MUSICAL SELECTION
“America the Beautiful”
performed by Carrie Underwood,
accompanied by The Armed Forces Chorus
and The United States Naval Academy Glee Club
WATCH HERE
BENEDICTION
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman
President, Yeshiva University
Senior Pastor Lorenzo Sewell
180 Church Detroit
The Reverend Father Frank Mann
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, New York
WATCH HERE
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Christopher D. Macchio
WATCH HERE
HONORARY DEPARTURE
Following the Swearing-In Ceremonies in the Rotunda, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump escorted outgoing President Joe Biden and outgoing First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, where they departed on Executive One.
PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH IN EMANCIPATION HALL
After the Honorary Departure, President Donald J. Trump delivered an in-person speech to 1,300 guests seated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center’s Emancipation Hall.
THE SIGNING CEREMONY
Following the Swearing-In Ceremonies, the President moved to the President’s Room adjacent to the Senate Chamber to sign nominations and proclamations. President Trump, surrounded by the JCCIC Members, the Vice President, and the First Lady, signs the first official actions of his second term.
THE INAUGURAL LUNCHEON
Members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies hosted a luncheon in honor of the newly sworn-in President and Vice President. Over 200 guests including the new President, Vice President, members of their families, Justices of the Supreme Court, Cabinet Member-designees, and members of Congressional leadership attended the event in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.
LUNCHEON MENU
FIRST COURSE
Chesapeake Crab Cake with tomato tartar, bay sauce, pickled vegetables, romanesco, dill, and chive oil
SECOND COURSE
Greater Omaha Angus Ribeye Steak with Thumbelina carrots, broccoli rabe, carrot top herb sauce, red wine truffle jus, and potato gratin
THIRD COURSE
Minnesota Apple Icebox Terrine with sour cream ice cream, and salted caramel
INAUGURAL PAINTING
American Horizon
Jane Wilson
Oil on Linen, 2000
ABOUT THE INAUGURAL PAINTING
Jane Wilson’s American Horizon was the featured painting for guests who attended the 2025 Congressional Luncheon. Born in Iowa, Wilson was noted for her artistic exploration of the horizon, creating a compelling body of work that reflects on the meeting of ground and sky. In this painting, the horizon evokes stability and continuity. The horizon is always there, an enduring feature of the landscape, and the early morning light and passing clouds signal the promise of a new day. American Horizon, in both its composition and title, complemented the Inaugural theme which emphasizes our enduring democracy and the promise of the United States Constitution to current and future generations.
LUNCHEON TIMELINE
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
The Honorable Amy Klobuchar
WATCH HERE
INVOCATION
Dr. Barry C. Black,
Chaplain, United States Senate
WATCH HERE
LUNCHEON
The meal was served to guests of the Inaugural Luncheon.
PRESENTATION OF FLAGS
The Honorable Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader
United States Representative, Louisiana
The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader
United States Representative, New York
WATCH HERE
PRESENTATION OF THE OFFICIAL INAUGURAL PHOTO
The Honorable Deb Fischer
United States Senator, Nebraska
WATCH HERE
PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL GIFTS
The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Chair of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
United States Senator, Minnesota
WATCH HERE
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies presented the President and Vice President with hand-cut etched crystal vases from the Lenox Corporation, displaying the White House for the President and the Capitol for the Vice President. The vases’ design reflects the unity and integrity of the executive and legislative branches of our government.
TOAST TO THE VICE PRESIDENT
The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House
United States Representative, Louisiana
WATCH HERE
TOAST TO THE PRESIDENT
The Honorable John Thune, Senate Majority Leader
United States Senator, South Dakota
WATCH HERE
BENEDICTION
Margaret Grun Kibben
Chaplain, United States House of Representatives
WATCH HERE
FIRST HONORS CEREMONY
In lieu place of an outdoor Pass in Review ceremony, President Donald J. Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and members of the JCCIC assembled in Emancipation Hall to participate in a First Honors ceremony prior to departing the Capitol. President Trump was escorted by Major Trevor J. Bredenkamp, Commander of the Joint Task Force-National Capitol Region (JTF-NCR) in the review of troops.
