The 60th Presidential Inauguration in the United States, held on January 20, 2025, was a historic event
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. This milestone marks the 60th time a president has taken the oath of office since the tradition began in 1789
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. However, it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean there have been 60 different presidents
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. The reason for the higher number is that some presidents have served multiple terms, and Grover Cleveland, who served two non-consecutive terms, is counted as both the 22nd and 24th president
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The 60th inauguration saw the re-election of Donald Trump, who took office for a second non-consecutive term
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. This makes him the 45th president in the official numbering system, but the 47th person to hold the office
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. The inauguration ceremony was moved indoors to the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol due to frigid temperatures, making it one of the coldest inauguration days in history
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The event was marked by several notable moments, including Trump’s signing of executive orders on his first day back in office and the presence of high-profile guests such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg
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. The ceremony also featured performances by popular artists and a modified parade inside the Capital One Arena
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For more details, you can watch this video about JD Vance being sworn in as vice president during the 60th inauguration ceremony.
Does this help clarify why it’s the 60th inauguration?
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www.abc10.com
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apnews.com
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