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Donald Trump`s Inauguration Day: As it happened
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday.
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Former president Barack Obama leaves Washington for California vacation.
The Trump administration intends to develop a "state of the art" missile defense system to protect against attacks from Iran and North Korea, the White House said in a policy position posted on its website on Friday.
The Washington Police made "numerous" arrests on Friday after violent protests during Donald Trump`s inauguration, with individuals being charged with rioting, the city`s police department said.
Pope Francis urges US President Donald Trump to be guided by ethical values, saying he must take care of the poor and the outcast during his time in office.
The administration of President Donald Trump is committed to eliminating former president Barack Obama`s Climate Action Plan and other environmental initiatives, according to the recently updated White House website.
US President Donald Trump signs executive orders.
Barack Obama, in his first address after leaving the post of US president, says: "When we started on this journey, we did so with an abiding faith in the American people and their ability, our ability, to join together and change the country."
We knew that "change didn't happen from the top down, but the bottom up". Despite the naysayers, "all of you came together, in small towns and big cities, a whole bunch of you really young, and you decided to believe".
"Michelle and I have been really milking this goodbye thing," says Obama. "Yes we did!" Obama says as he leaves.
Barack Obama lands at Andrews Air Force base.
As per the Washington Post, Donald Trump’s inaugural speech was about 1,400 words.
Former president Barack Obama leaves US Capitol by helicopter.
After reviewing the American armed forces, President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will lead the inaugural parade from the Capitol down Pennsylvania Avenue, with thousands of military personnel representing each branch participating.
Sixteen-year-old former “America's Got Talent” star, Jackie Evancho, accompanied by the US Marine Band, sings the National Anthem.
The transfer of power happens on Twitter too. The official presidential Twitter account has been transferred to Donald Trump. First Lady @MELANIATRUMP has officially taken over "@FLOTUS".
As prayers continue, Reverend Franklin Graham tells new President Donald Trump that the rain falling is a sign from above.
"Hear these words. You will never be ignored again," says Trump.
A new national pride will lift our sights and heal our divisions. It's time to remember that old wisdom our soldiers will never forget. That whether we are black or brown or white we all bleed the same red blood of patriots: Donald Trump
"Together, we will make America strong, we will make America wealthy, we will make America proud, we will make America safe. Together, we will make America great again. Thank you, God bless you and God bless America. Thank you...God bless America," Trump says as he concludes inaugural address.
"We must think big and dream even bigger. l will no longer accept politicians who are all talk and no action, constantly complaining, but never doing anything abut it. The time for empty talk is over, now arrives the hour for action. Do not allow anyone to tell you that it cannot be done."
"When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice...There should be no fear...Most importantly we will be protected by God," Trump tells the jubilant crowd.
"We will unite the civilised world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the Earth," says Donald Trump.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump on assuming office as US President.
"We will get our people off welfare and back to work. We will follow two simple rules, buy American and hire American."
"I will fight for your with every breath in my body and I will never ever let you down. America will start winning again and winning like never ever before."
Donald Trump continues: "We've made other countries rich while the wealth, strength, and confidence of our country have dissipated over the horizon. One by one, the factories have left our shores. The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and redistributed all across the world. From this day forward its going to be only America first, America first!"
Donald Trump talks about shuttered "factories scattered like tombstones" across the US. "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now."
This is your day, this is your celebration, and this, the United States of America, is your country. The forgotten men and woman of our country will be forgotten no longer. Everyone is listening to you now. What truly matters is not which party controls our government. But whether our country is controlled by the people: Donald Trump
"They have been magnificent," Trump says about Obama.
We are transferring power from Washington DC and giving it back to you, the people. Washington flourished, but the people did not share in its wealth: Donald Trump
Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts, says: "Congratulations, Mr President." The crowd cheers and the Marine Band plays Hail to the Chief.
Trump says: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Donald Trump begins speaking. "People of the world, thank you. Together we will determine the course of America and the world for many many years to come. We the citizens of America are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of our people."
Chief Justice John G Roberts Jr administers the presidential oath of office to Donald Trump.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the only African-American judge on the bench, delivers the oath of office to Mike Pence, who used Ronald Reagan’s family Bible.
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer hails "freedom of speech and religion, the things that make America America".
The Missouri State University Choir performs at the inauguration.
Cardinal Timothy M Dolan, the archbishop of New York, prays to God to help the American people and their incoming president. He read the prayer of King Solomon.
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt, the chairman of the congressional inauguration committee, is introducing the swearing-in ceremony.
Donald Trump first greets his wife as he takes the stage. He then shakes hands with Obama.
Donald Trump arrives at Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
Vice President-elect Mike Pence arrives at the platform of Capitol Hill for swearing-in ceremony.
Incoming US first lady Melania Trump steps out in a Ralph Lauren baby-blue jacket and matching dress on Friday, choosing one of America`s most iconic designers for Inauguration Day ceremonies.
The first and the second lady was followed by the outgoing President Barack Obama and vice-president Joe Biden.
Donald Trump, Barack Obama arrive at Capitol for swearing-in ceremony.
Barron Trump, the 10-year-old youngest son of Donald Trump from his third wife Melania, was today not seen during inauguration-related festivities, sparking speculation in the media over his whereabouts. Barron did not arrive with the family, according to a pool report.
"I'm here today to honor our democracy & its enduring values. I will never stop believing in our country & its future," tweets Hillary Clinton as she arrives to attend Donald Trump's inauguration.
Former US president George Bush and wife Laura arrive for Donald Trump's inauguration.
A group of black-clad protesters opposed to Republican Donald Trump`s inauguration as president of the United States smashed store and car windows in a protest march in Washington.
Barack Obama leaves White House for last time as US President.
Outgoing President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle warmly welcome Donald Trump and his wife Melania at the White House just hours before the swearing-in of the 45th President of the US. Trump's motorcade arrived at the White House where the Obamas were waiting to welcome them. As Trump's car stopped in the driveway, he gave a thumbs-up to the Obamas waiting on top of the stairs in the porch. "Mr President-elect, how are you?" Obama asked.
Outgoing US President Barack Obama on Friday left the Oval Office for the last time, before welcoming his successor Donald Trump to the White House. Obama walked into the Oval Office holding a letter, which he left on the Resolute desk, a 19th century gift from Queen Elizabeth that is made from the timber of a British arctic vessel. It is customary for the outgoing president to leave a personal note for his successor.
US President-elect Donald Trump reaches White House for the final meeting with US President Barack Obama.
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Liberal activists protesting US President-elect Donald Trump`s inauguration scuffled with police in Washington on Friday after attempting to block the Republican real estate developer`s supporters streaming in for the ceremony.
According to USA Today, the former wives of Donald Trump, Ivana Trump and Marla Maples, will be present at the event.
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday -- capping his improbable journey to the White House and beginning a four-year term that promises to shake up Washington and the world. An estimated 800,000 people will gather on the National Mall in the center of the nation`s capital to celebrate a man whose short 19-month political career has defied all predictions and many norms.
A new Gallup poll says 55 percent of Americans see President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration more of a political celebration by his supporters than "a celebration by all Americans of democracy in action".
As Americans prepare to welcome Donald Trump as their 45th President, a large number of protesters gathered in Washington to voice their anger and hold demonstrations against what they alleged the divisive policies of the new administration.
In the Philippines earlier on Friday, about 200 demonstrators from a Philippine nationalist group rallied for about an hour against Trump outside the US embassy in Manila.
Several hundred people, most of them expatriate Americans, held a protest on Friday in the Japanese capital, Tokyo, against US President-elect Donald Trump, hours before his inauguration in Washington. Some people held up electric candles and others carried placards reading "Love Trumps Hate" and "Women`s Rights Are Human Rights", as they marched along a downtown street.
Russians hoping Donald Trump will usher in a new era of detente marked his inauguration on Friday with parties and trinkets from commemorative coins to "matryoshka" nesting dolls in his image.
Just before beginning a four-year term that promises to shake up Washington and the world, Donald Trump tweets: "It all begins today! I will see you at 11:00 A.M. for the swearing-in. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES - THE WORK BEGINS!" Trump tweeted from his overnight lodgings at Blair House, just steps from the White House.
Donald Trump's team of advisers pushed for tanks and missile launchers to feature at his inauguration parade, as per sources involved in his inaugural preparations. A report in the Huffington Post on Thursday cited the sources as saying that Trump had endeavoured to ensure that his first day as Commander-in-Chief is marked by an unusual display of heavy military equipment.
A restaurant owner in the US has created the perfect recipe to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration -- a 'Trump Pizza' -- made from Italian cheese, Russian caviar and topped with gold.
The Obamas and the Trumps will then travel the 2.5 miles (four kilometers) down Pennsylvania Avenue to the swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol.
The sermon will be given by Southern Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress, who has drawn sharp criticism for his inflammatory remarks about Muslims, Mormons, Catholics and gays.
US President-elect Donald Trump attends the first event of his jam-packed inauguration day -- a prayer service just hours before he takes the oath of office. Trump, his wife Melania and his adult children arrive at St John`s Church near the White House for what was expected to be an hour-long service before he heads for morning tea with outgoing President Barack Obama.
Donald Trump took power as the 45th president of the United States on Friday -- ushering in a new political era that has been cheered and feared in equal measure. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in the center of Washington to celebrate a man whose short 19-month political career has defied all predictions, and many norms. Trump placed his hand on Abraham Lincoln`s bible, recited the oath of office on the steps of the Capitol and became the most powerful man on earth.