The country inaugurated a new president on Friday, January 20, 2017
Donald J. Trump became the 45th U.S. President after he took the Oath of Office at noon eastern time on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
The White House prepared for its new occupant the night before. David Nakamura of the Washington Post shared this tweet showing an empty White House:
Just saw Marine leave station outside West Wing meaning @potus has left too. Offices empty, Obama photos off walls. pic.twitter.com/7NAKWeHdcw
— David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) January 19, 2017
NPR reporters, editors, and producers live-blogged the day's events as they unfolded.
We also provided live video and online analysis of Donald Trump's Inauguration speech. You can view that here.
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