What we know about Trump’s inauguration so far
What we know about Trump’s inauguration so far:- There’s less than two weeks to go until Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, and we still don’t know a lot about his inauguration.
Sure, it’s always a last-minute flurry to finalize schedules, ticket sales, performers and other details, but the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Committee has yet to reveal many specifics for the three-day celebration. Which means that a lot is going on behind the scenes — or that everything will come together in the last few days.
The committee is “fully focused on organizing world-class events that honor our nation’s tremendous history and reach every corner of the globe,” said communications director Boris Epshteyn.
At the very least, it looks as if there’s still plenty of room for Trump fans hoping to attend the festivities.
“Hopefully, all supporters, and those who want to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, will go to D.C. on January 20th. It will be a GREAT SHOW!” the president-elect tweeted Friday.
Here’s a quick update about the official events.
The inauguration slogan: “Make America Great Again!” Trump’s catchphrase received an exclamation point, because inaugurations are even more exciting than presidential campaigns.
The schedule: The inauguration kicks off the morning of Thursday, Jan. 19, with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and a “welcome celebration” on the Mall with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence. The swearing-in, the parade and the balls will take place Jan. 20. The next day, the new president and administration officials will attend a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral.
The concert: No list of performers has been announced for the outdoor concert at the Lincoln Memorial, although the Rockettes and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir are slated to appear at some event. But don’t look for a lineup of big names. “The so-called ‘A’ list celebrities are all wanting tixs to the inauguration, but look what they did for Hillary, NOTHING. I want the PEOPLE!” he tweeted last month.
The swearing-in: The ceremony at noon Friday will be preceded by a church service and a brief meeting with President Obama. It’s unclear whether the president-elect and his family will spend the previous night at Blair House, a tradition started by Jimmy Carter. (Inauguration officials say he’s leaning toward staying there, but there’s been no official announcement.)
The ceremony and the congressional lunch afterward are hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, which will release about 250,000 tickets to the swearing-in starting Monday. These tickets are distributed by members of Congress.
Sixteen-year-old singer Jackie Evancho will sing the national anthem, and New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Franklin Graham are among the faith leaders who will offer prayers or readings during the ceremony.
The ceremony and the congressional lunch afterward are hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, which will release about 250,000 tickets to the swearing-in starting Monday. These tickets are distributed by members of Congress.
Sixteen-year-old singer Jackie Evancho will sing the national anthem, and New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Franklin Graham are among the faith leaders who will offer prayers or readings during the ceremony.
Inaugural merchandise: The committee has not released any information about official souvenirs or memorabilia. This week, a site paid for by the Trump Make America Great Again Committee (a joint fundraising committee of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., and the Republican National Committee) launched with “45” hats, lapel buttons, mugs, T-shirts and tote bags ranging from $10 to $60.
Source:- https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/what-we-know-about-trumps-inauguration-so-far/2017/01/06/6bb05fb0-d435-11e6-9cb0-54ab630851e8_story.html?utm_term=.6738fdfaeec2
