What day is the president inaugurated?
January 20. Every president is inaugurated (or sworn into office) at noon January 20, following the election. The inauguration is the ceremony that formally begins a president’s term in office. In 2000, George W. Bush was elected President of the United States. He was sworn in as president at the inauguration on January 20, 2001. The president repeats the Oath or Affirmation of office: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Top of Page 6. Name ONE of the jobs of the President of the United States. In general, the president’s job is to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. Here is a list of some of the specific jobs of the president: The president makes sure the laws of the country are followed. The president is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Although the president
