President Trump’s Director of Social Media, Dan Scavino Jr, shares a picture, taken last night of the first day for the Trump administration in the oval office:
Nice return to traditional, deliberate and serious decor – and, just as we suspected, the ‘funky apples’ disappear.
This morning President Trump and Vice-President Pence attended an interfaith prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Today begins the first full day in office following Friday’s pageantry and parties.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
Straight to work. After General Mattis and General Kelly pass full senate confirmation President Trump signs their immediate commissions in the Oval Office.
Vice-President Mike Pence then administers the oath of office making it official.
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♦ 7 pm to 11 pm – President Trump, Vice-President Pence and their wives will make appearances at three official inaugural balls.
Two balls are being held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the other at the National Building Museum.
A number of semi-official and unofficial balls also will take place throughout the city.
The official live stream of the 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee is the first embed link.
Live Stream Link – Alternate Live Stream #1 – Alternate Live Stream #2 –
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♦ 3 pm to 5 pm – Inaugural parade. The newly minted president and vice-president make their way 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House, trailed by some 8,000 parade participants. They will include members of all US military branches, as well as high school and university marching bands, equestrian corps, first responders, veteran groups and even a tractor brigade.
♦ 7 pm to 11 pm – President Trump, Vice-President Pence and their wives will make appearances at three official inaugural balls, two of which will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the other at the National Building Museum. A number of semi-official and unofficial balls also will take place throughout the city.
Live Stream Link – Alternate Live Stream #1 – Alternate Live Stream #2 – Alternate Live Stream #3
