While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of the Navy secretary.
President Joe Biden announced that the next two aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The vessels will be officially designated the USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the USS George W.
The Navy vessels will be the first to bear the names of former presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.
Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.
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.
The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have used one.
The current First Lady, Melania Trump, notably wore Oscar de la Renta in 2017 as she donned an emerald green dress while in the company of Queen Rania of Jordan. The number figure-hugging number featured draped detailing on the bodice and was cinched at the waist with a stylish black belt.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration. From Marian Anderson to Lady Gaga, discover the musical history of US presidential inaugurations.
Here’s what’s on USDA nominee Brooke Rollins’ to-do list. 1. Confirmation hearing: The Senate Ag Committee will meet for Rollins’ confirmation hearing on Thursday, as your host first reported. Rollins’ hearing was delayed due to missing financial disclosures and ethics agreements, which were released publicly Friday.
Here are seven distinctive aspects about the swearing in of President-elect Donald Trump. They include him being the first convicted felon sworn into office, J.D. Vance being the third-youngest vice president,
Donald John Trump completed a remarkable return to power on Monday as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in a midday ceremony. He plans an immediate blitz of orders and actions meant to begin dramatically changing the course of the country.
In the fall of 1964, the Democratic Party seemed to have seized decisive control of US national politics. Returning from the terrible setback of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy the previous year,