Reagan’s 1985 inauguration, among the coldest, was also held indoors
The Polar Express that blasted into Washington for President Ronald Reagan’s second inaugural in 1985 forced the whole inaugural ceremony indoors, and the parade was canceled.
1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice
Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice. That's what White House Press Secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first
What Trump’s indoor inauguration will entail – based on Reagan’s swearing-in
Ronald Reagan kept formalities brief and stayed warm after parade attendees were warned their flesh would freeze
40 years apart, Trump and Reagan's inauguration have one thing in common
Ronald Reagan became the oldest President to take office at the age of 73. In 2021, outgoing President Joe Biden broke the record at the age of 78 years, And now Trump, who turned 78 in June 2024, will become the oldest person to start a presidential term.
why is Trump's inauguration being held indoors?
Trump's second non-consecutive inaugural ceremony, scheduled for Monday, has been moved indoors due to the cold, wind and snow that are headed to the Washington metro area. John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida,
Severe cold forces Trump inauguration indoors, first time in 40 years
Washington. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration will take place inside the US Capitol on Monday rather than outdoors because of severe cold, the first time in 40 years that US presidential inaugural ceremonies will be moved indoors.
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U.S. presidents who weren't inaugurated outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Inauguration Day Weather Update: Washington DC Braces for Bitter Cold
A "combination of strong winds and very cold temperatures will result in dangerously cold wind chills," the National Weather Service said.
Trump’s Oval Office remake: Reagan rug in and FDR portrait out
The rug, which was in place during Ronald Reagan’s administration and during Trump’s first term, was reinstalled during Trump ...
Trump inauguration moved to Capitol Rotunda, parade to be held at Capital One Arena
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony has been moved to the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Monday due to winter ...