Inauguration Day
noun/ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃn deɪ/
/ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃn deɪ/
- (in the US) 20 January, officially the first day of a new President’s period of officeCultureThe Inauguration ceremonies for the new President, elected in November, are always on 20 January in Washington, DC (or on 21 January, if 20 January is a Sunday). The President says the Oath of Office, and the Vice-President does the same. The President then gives the Inaugural Address, a speech about his plans. This is followed by a long parade along Pennsylvania Avenue. In the evening there are official Inaugural balls (= formal events at which people dance).Topics Politicsc2
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