Reagan’s inauguration was the first to be held on the west terrace of the U.S. Capitol, a vantage that planners selected both to allow for more spectators and for its grand vistas of the National Mall. The new president first addressed his fellow Americans with words underscoring his deeply held ideals.
Barack Obama has a unique origin story, and his childhood stepfather, Lolo Soetoro, was a key player in shaping his future president stepson.
According to the 22nd Amendment, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once."
Michelle Obama’s absence from two high-profile events fed speculation about the former first couple’s marriage.
The Trump administration changed WhiteHouse.gov, which is routine with new presidents. Notably, the Spanish version is offline, though officials say it’s temporary.