Former President Donald Trump is set to be sworn in again as President of the United States on Monday.
The 45th president and soon-to-be 47th president will be sworn indoors on Monday rather than outside due to the extreme cold, it was revealed Friday,
Inauguration Day is steeped in ritual, ceremony and custom dating all the way back to the first-ever Inauguration Day in 1789.
What time is the inauguration?
The inauguration is set to begin at noon Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. This year, the inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
How to watch the inauguration?
Inauguration Day ceremonies air on major news networks, including ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, C-SPAN and Fox News. You can also watch the day’s events via USA TODAY’s YouTube livestream.
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What happens on Inauguration Day?
Inauguration Day is planned by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the Presidential Inaugural Committee. It generally go as follows:
- Swearing-in ceremony
- President’s room signing ceremony
- Inaugural luncheon
- Review of the troops
- Presidential parade and reception
- Inaugural balls
What happens on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is federal holiday is designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Government offices will be closed.
The U.S. Postal Service, banks and stock markets will also be closed on Jan. 20, however most restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores will remain open.
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press and USA TODAY contributed.
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