Headline Roundup • January 20th, 2017
Inaugural Address
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(Watch Trump's address, and read a full transcript.) President-elect Donald Trump has been sworn-in as the 45th president of the United States. In his inaugural address, Trump said this isn't just a transfer of power from one president to another or one party to another.
"We are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people," Trump said to cheers.
Trump said he is committed to being a president for all Americans, and the "forgotten men and women" will be forgotten no longer.
"America will start...
(Watch inauguration from the beginning, forward to 4:59 for oath of office and inaugural address). C-SPAN’s coverage of Inauguration Day included viewer calls, the motorcade to the White House, arrivals at the Capitol, the inaugural ceremony and parade, and evening events.
Here is the full text of Donald Trump's address at his inauguration as the 45th president on Friday, as prepared for delivery. His remarks as delivered, with annotations and explanations, are here.
Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you.
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