Same here. I'm surprised that Michael missed that. Or, maybe it just slipped his mind since every other president has sworn the presidential oath with his hand on the Bible.
Same here. I'm surprised that Michael missed that. Or, maybe it just slipped his mind since every other president has sworn the presidential oath with his hand on the Bible.
Actually, at least one of the founders swore on a book of laws. Some Muslim congresspeople have sworn on the Quran. At least one atheist (state or local politician) swore on the Constitution.
Washington asked for a Bible to swear on because he thought there wasn’t enough gravitas in the inauguration ceremony.
Same here. I'm surprised that Michael missed that. Or, maybe it just slipped his mind since every other president has sworn the presidential oath with his hand on the Bible.
Actually, at least one of the founders swore on a book of laws. Some Muslim congresspeople have sworn on the Quran. At least one atheist (state or local politician) swore on the Constitution.
Washington asked for a Bible to swear on because he thought there wasn’t enough gravitas in the inauguration ceremony.