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By Allison Mayes–
Jan. 20 marks the beginning of a new era for the United States: the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
What most Americans don’t know is Inauguration Day is a series of events and not just the presidential swearing-in. According to the Joint Congressional Committee of Inaugural Ceremonies, other Inauguration Day traditions include:
-a morning worship service, a tradition started by Franklin D. Roosevelt
-the famous procession to the U.S. Capitol
-the vice president’s swearing-in ceremony
-the president’s swearing-in ceremony
-the inaugural address, which began with George Washington
-the departure of the outgoing president
-a lunch break at the inaugural luncheon
-the inaugural parade, complete with military escorts
-the inaugural ball, which began with James and Dolley Madison.