Why US inauguration on January 20: Why is the US presidential oath ceremony held on January 20?

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On January 20, the newly elected US President Donald Trump will take oath as the US President. A grand ceremony will be organized in Washington on this occasion. In which leaders and businessmen from many countries will participate. According to the information, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India. The important thing is that all the Presidents of America take oath on January 20. Donald Trump will also take oath on January 20, 2025. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first US President who took oath on January 20, 1937. In such a situation, the big question is why do we take oath on January 20 in America? 

Before the year 1937, the swearing-in ceremony used to take place on March 4 (Why US inauguration on January 20)

You must also have this question in your mind that what is the reason that all the presidents have to respect the day of January 20. Let us know the history behind why the date of January is so important for America? Actually, under the 20th amendment of the US Constitution, the date of January 20 (Why US inauguration on January 20) has been fixed for the swearing-in of the new President. The elected President takes oath about two and a half months after the election. Let us tell you that before the year 1937, the swearing-in ceremony used to take place on March 4 and this two and a half month period is called the transition period.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first person to take the oath of office as President on January 20 in 1933

Let us tell you that the presidential election in America is held every four years. The US election results are announced on the first Tuesday of November. After which the new President takes oath on January 20 (Why US inauguration on January 20), the Vice President also takes oath on the same day. Let us tell you that the US Constitution came into existence in 1789. After which from 1789 to 1933, the new President used to take oath on March 4. Meanwhile, the 20th amendment was made in the Constitution in the year 1933. This amendment was made on the initiative of Nebraska Senator George Norris. After the amendment, Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first President of America, who took oath of President on January 20 in 1933. At the same time, this date is recorded in the history of America as the President’s Inauguration Day. Not only this, all the Presidents and Vice Presidents of America have to follow this date and respect it.

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