Why Most U.S. Presidents Take the Oath of Office With a Hand on the Bible
Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when ...
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Trump doesn’t place hand on Bible during swearing-in, but it’s not required
There is, however, no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible during the swearing in. In fact, it is not legally required to use a Bible at all. According to Article VI ...