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The U.S. Presidential Inauguration: An Exceptional Tradition—U.S. Elections Series
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April 16, 2016

The first U.S. president, George Washington, is depicted during his inaugural address on April 30, 1789. ( AP Images)
The first U.S. president, George Washington, is depicted during his inaugural address on April 30, 1789. ( AP Images)

Though not required, every president since George Washington has delivered an inaugural address. The laws and traditions surrounding presidential inaugurations are among the best examples of continuity during political change. The U.S. presidential inauguration exemplifies bipartisan tradition, and even the most heated partisan political debates are set aside to support the peaceful transition of power.

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