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Since when do presidents not put their hand on the Bible.

Since when do presidents not put their hand on the Bible. | THE ONE THING I NOTICED ABOUT THE INAUGURATION IS THAT TRUMP; DID NOT PUT HIS HAND ON THE BIBLE | image tagged in holy bible,trump,republican | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
40 views 2 upvotes Made by EagleEye747 1 day ago in Real_Politics
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2 ups, 16h
He made up for it by immediately signing something like 130 executive orders to begin reversing the damage done to this nation by the Dem's dementia-puppet president.
2 ups, 17h
The Chief Justice rushed it, the 20th Amendment says the new president is sworn in at 12:00
2 ups, 22h,
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The use of a Bible for taking the oath of a US office is not a requirement outlined in the constitution.
1 up, 21h,
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Since when do presidents get sworn in without putting their hand on the bible?
2 ups, 20h
It might be tradition, but it is not a requirement. Witnesses are sworn in without the Bible in courtrooms every day.
1 up, 14h
U.S. Constitution
Article II
Section 1
1.8 Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: -- "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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