America made its history as the first Black person, Barack Obama, was sworn in as the 44th president of the country. In front of record-breaking crowds, the young senator became the commander-in-chief of the United States,

With Trump experiencing his second inauguration, we decided to look back at the inauguration of the only Black person in America to become U.S. president.

President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama were spotted in conversation and chuckling together at Jimmy Carter's memorial

President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at the inauguration. Here's a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Morry Gash / POOL / AFP) (Photo by MORRY GASH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, moved indoors due to intense cold, will begin at noon ET. But festivities will start earlier when the incoming president arrives for service at St. John’s Episcopal

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country's institutions.

It’s a disquieting contrast for some civil rights advocates who wish to fulfill King’s dream of non-violent social revolution.

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th US president in an indoor ceremony at the US Capitol, attended by notable global and business leaders. Mike Pence and the Clintons faced boos from the crowd, while CEOs of major companies had better seats than Trump's Cabinet.

As Donald Trump was sworn into office, his cherished Diet Coke button made a grand comeback to the Oval Office. This iconic red button, tucked away in a wooden box on the Resolute Desk, isn't for launching nuclear weapons but rather for calling a butler with a chilled glass of Trump's preferred drink.

First ladies have long used their Inauguration Day outfits to make statements — whether about their own images, incoming presidents' priorities or the state of our nation as a whole.