Inauguration

At the Presidential election, the President-elect and Vice President-elect take the oath of office and are inaugurated on January 20th.

Each president recites the following oath, in accordance with Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution.

"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."

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