ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, will be historic in its own way, but the presidential oath of office’s 200-plus-year history is filled with unprecedented moments in American history.

From decorations to executive orders, the 47th president has taken an aggressive posture in attempting to remake government.

The act of clemency puts Trump behind Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman in the ranking for most pardons issued during a modern president’s term, with a couple of notable exceptions.

Historically, presidents have employed soaring rhetoric and bold aspirations in their Inauguration Day speeches to explain how they would promote the “happiness of society.”

The late President Jimmy Carter in particular decided to do something no other president has done before and it has now become an ongoing tradition. The backstory: Usually, the newly-sworn-in president takes a ride in the presidential limousine for the Inaugural Parade.

From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls.

Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat tradition? Here are some tidbits you might not know about Inauguration Day.

Eleanor Roosevelt posing in the Sally Milgrim gown that she wore to her husband Franklin’s second inaugural festivities in 1937.

The inauguration is really about swearing in the next president, but first ladies throughout history have stolen the show with their inaugural gowns.

Trump is kicking off his second term with a flurry of executive actions. Here's a look at the three main types — orders, proclamations and memorandums — and how they typically work.

Witnessed it all on TV, including Carter’s remains arriving at the U.S. Capitol earlier in the week; eight precision military pall bearers navigating more than 40 steps twice while keeping

Presidential inaugurations are by definition historic acts, but when we think of past Inauguration Days there is clearly a hierarchy of historical pop.