US Presidents Who Didn't Swear In On The Bible - Grunge
Feb 22, 2023 · Similarly, it's believed that Lyndon B Johnson, vice president for John F. Kennedy, also did not use a Bible when he was sworn in after the president's assassination. Instead, …
The president doesn’t have to swear oath of office over Bible ...
Jan 20, 2025 · President Trump didn't place his hand on a Bible when he took his oath of office on Jan. 20, 2025. He’s not the first president to swear the oath without doing so.
Which Presidents Were Not Sworn In On A Bible?
Discover which Us Presidents chose not to swear on a Bible during Their Inauguration, exploring historical traditions and individual beliefs.
Does the President Have to Swear on the Bible? - LegalClarity
Aug 20, 2025 · Administrative and Government Law Does the President Have to Swear on the Bible? Delve into the fascinating interplay of law, custom, and symbolism in the American …
Which presidents did not swear on a Bible? - The Institute for ...
Nov 16, 2025 · Which presidents did not swear on a Bible? The historical record indicates that only one U.S. President is definitively known to have not sworn his oath on a Bible: John …
Trump took oath of office without his hand on the Bible
Jan 20, 2025 · While reciting the presidential oath of office is mandated by the Constitution, using a Bible isn't. Trump is certainly not the first president to not use a Bible during the swearing-in …
Has Every U.S. President Been Sworn in on a Bible? - Mental Floss
Jan 15, 2025 · The type of Bible or biblical passage they choose to be sworn in on is left up to the president-elect’s personal discretion.
Presidential Inauguration: Bible Verses Past Presidents Used
Jan 19, 2017 · When President-elect Donald Trump was first sworn into office in 2017, he placed his hand on both the Bible used by President Abraham Lincoln at his first Inauguration, as well …
Donald Trump takes oath on the Bible. But is it necessary?
Jan 20, 2025 · During the swearing-in, Donald Trump raised his right hand and placed his left hand on the Bible. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of …
Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration ... - CBS …
Jan 20, 2025 · Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in …