The prospect of George Washington’s becoming president ... who shall dare to violate the obligations of his solemn oath or affirmation of office, may escape human censure, nay, may even receive ...

Using the Bible during the oath of office has become a respected tradition ... According to The White House Historical Association, President George Washington was the first to take an oath ...

(Atlanta News First) - Donald Trump became the 47th American president on Monday, but the oath of office itself ... elect chose a Bible, as George Washington did, John Quincy Adams used a book ...

Stated more precisely, the Oaths Clause, along with the president’s oath of office prescribed in Article ... During the American Revolution, General George Washington required all officers ...

Trump took the oath of office shortly after noon in Washington, and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the ...