What is the meaning of Inaugural day?
What is the meaning of Inaugural day? Inauguration Day. noun. the day on which the inauguration of a president of the US takes place, Jan 20. Slang.
When was the Inauguration Day?
When is Inauguration Day? Inauguration Day occurs every four years on January 20 (or January 21 if January 20 falls on a Sunday) at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC.
What happens on Inauguration Day?
Traditionally, the president-elect arrives at the White House and then proceeds to the Capitol Building with the out-going president. Around or after 12 noon, the president takes the oath of office, usually administered by the chief justice of the United States, and then delivers the inaugural address.
Is Inauguration Day always January 20th?
Nicknamed the Lame Duck Amendment, it moved the inauguration date from March 4th to January 20th. The amendment also changed the opening date of a new Congress to January 3rd, thereby eliminating extended lame duck congressional sessions.