Inauguration Day
noun
: January 20 following a presidential election on which the president of the U.S. is inaugurated
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Although Trump has not made a trip to the border since Inauguration Day, the visit of three of his top officials is evidence of the scope of his administration’s focus on the issue.
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Will Weissert and Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
While some of these figures have dressed with more flair at past political events—like on Inauguration Day, when the First Lady wore a white gown with black trim, made by her stylist Hervé Pierre—there was seemingly an intention to blend in last night.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
At least nine forms were updated, according to the (USCIS) website, but rather than allowing applicants time to prepare, the forms were validated back to January 20, Inauguration Day.
—Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The tradition of giving a speech shortly after Inauguration Day began with then President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Will Weissert and Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
While some of these figures have dressed with more flair at past political events—like on Inauguration Day, when the First Lady wore a white gown with black trim, made by her stylist Hervé Pierre—there was seemingly an intention to blend in last night.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
At least nine forms were updated, according to the (USCIS) website, but rather than allowing applicants time to prepare, the forms were validated back to January 20, Inauguration Day.
—Dan Gooding, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The tradition of giving a speech shortly after Inauguration Day began with then President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Inauguration Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Inauguration%20Day. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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