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Donald Trump’s Historic Inauguration in Pictures

Photo and Video Journal of January 20.

On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. The images and speeches from that day will become part of the visual lexicon of American history. Liberty Nation News is proud to present this slice of history.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance together at the Starlight Ball on January 20, closing out the day’s celebrations..

Newly-Sworn In President Donald Trump Attends Inaugural BallsWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump dances with wife Melania dance at the Starlight Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

In a unique break with tradition, President Trump signed a slew of Executive Orders at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, in front of a huge crowd. Here, he can be seen tossing the pens to attendees in the audience.

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th PresidentWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance watches as U.S. President Donald Trump throws a pen after signing executive orders during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony after his inauguration on January 20, 2025 in the President’s Room at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th PresidentWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony after his inauguration on January 20, 2025 in the President's Room at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images)

(Photo by Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images)

The president says he will bring unity and peace to the office.

President Donald J. Trump from the Capitol Rotunda delivers his second inaugural address. The 29-minute speech was shorter than many expected and had the tones of a State of the Union address rather than the typical speech.

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th PresidentWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in during his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

(Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

Donald Trump takes the oath of office delivered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Trump is surrounded by his children as Melania holds two Bibles.

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th PresidentWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts as Barron Trump and Melania Trump look on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Morry Gash - Pool/Getty Images)

(Photo by Morry Gash – Pool/Getty Images)

Crowds march in Washington, DC, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump. Notably, there was reportedly none of the rioting and burning that accompanied his 2017 inauguration.

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th PresidentWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump await his inauguration on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images)

(Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images)

The Trump family makes its entrance to the Capitol Rotunda.

Tech titans and business leaders gather for the Inauguration of Donald Trump. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg sat together in the Capitol Rotunda.

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th PresidentWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk attend the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson - Pool/Getty Images)

(Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Pool/Getty Images)

Among the foreign leaders in attendance were Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Argentina’s Javier Melei.

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th PresidentWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President of Argentina Javier Milei (L) and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni arrive to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

(Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Don Junior, JD Vance, and a host of new insiders dance along to YMCA at one of the several Inauguration Balls that took place in the nation’s capital on January 19.

Turning Point Inaugural-Eve Ball Held In Washington, D.C.WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: (L-R) Donald Trump Jr., Bettina Anderson, U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance, and Sergio Gor dance on stage as The Village People perform YMCA during the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball at the Salamander Hotel on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

(Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

On January 19, Trump held a “victory rally” in Washington, DC, where he danced onstage along with cult 70s band the Village People to their smash hit “YMCA.” The song became an anthem on the campaign trail with celebrities and the public doing their own versions of the “Trump dance” to show support.

Donald Trump Holds Victory Rally In Washington DC On Eve Of InaugurationWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: President-Elect Donald Trump dances on stage while the Village People perform "YMCA" on stage at his victory rally at the Capital One Arena on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on January 20. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

It wouldn’t be an American event if there weren’t at least some protests. Prior to Inauguration Day, thousands gathered in the nation’s capital to signal their displeasure with the soon-to-be president.

Thousands Gather For Protest March In Washington DC Two Days Before InaugurationWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Protestors representing a variety of rights groups attend the "People's March on Washington" on January 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Activists were rallying in opposition to the incoming Trump administration's policy objectives two days before the presidential inauguration. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

(Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

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