Washington: So, when Trump gets sworn in again on January 20, 2025, it’ll be the 60th presidential inauguration. You might wonder why it’s the 60th when he’s the 47th president. Here’s the scoop.
Every time a president gets re-elected, they take the oath again, which means we have an inauguration every four years on January 20. Trump will be the 22nd president to serve more than one term, and he’s only the second to have non-consecutive terms.
Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only one who served more than two terms, holding office for four during tough times like the Great Depression and WWII. After that, Congress decided to limit presidents to two terms.
Now, the inauguration count doesn’t include times when a vice president steps up after a president dies or resigns. There have been nine such cases without formal ceremonies.
Fun fact: Trump and Grover Cleveland are the only two presidents to serve non-consecutive terms. So, Trump is technically the 44th person to be president but will be listed as the 45th and 47th due to Biden being the 46th.
Since 1901, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has been in charge of organizing the inauguration. They work with the Presidential Inaugural Committee, which kicks off after the November election to handle the festivities.
For 2025, the PIC is planning the parade and some fancy balls to celebrate Trump’s win. This inauguration will be a bit different, though. For the first time since Reagan’s second swearing-in in 1985, it’s moving indoors.
It’s expected to be super cold, with temps in the low 20s, so they’re shifting the ceremony from outside at the Capitol to the Rotunda inside. Trump is also hosting a viewing party at Capital One Arena for folks who wanted to be outside, along with a modified parade after he’s sworn in.