George Washington delivered his first inaugural address before a joint session of Congress in New York City’s Federal Hall on April 30, 1789. Washington, stepping into the newly created role of ...

For updates, context and analysis of Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, check out NPR's live blog throughout the day Monday. In what was arguably the most unusual inauguration in American history, ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in at his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden delivers his inaugural address Feb. 8, 2025, at the Capitol in Pierre. (Courtesy of the ...

Presidents Day is time to reflect and show appreciation for our nation's greatest leaders, those who have led the country and lifted the people up with their inspiring words and courageous actions.

A sea of onlookers surrounds the east steps of the U.S. Capitol to witness the 2005 swearing-in ceremony of President George W. Bush. Paul Morse/National Archives and Records Administration. George ...

The 1619 Project is routed, at least for now. “Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneers,” declared Donald Trump in his second Inaugural address. “The spirit of the ...

A year ago, Zohran Mamdani was a backbench state assemblyman who had just launched a bid for New York City mayor that many saw as a long shot because of his unabashed left-wing politics. But on ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger exceeded high expectations with her inaugural address as Virginia's first female governor, delivering what one political analyst called an inspirational speech ...

With his feckless, slavering tech bros dutifully lined up in the row in front of his cabinet nominees, President (gulp) Donald Trump gave the worst inaugural speech in American history. There have ...