1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice
Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice. That's what White House Press Secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first
Reagan’s 1985 inauguration, among the coldest, was also held indoors
The Polar Express that blasted into Washington for President Ronald Reagan’s second inaugural in 1985 forced the whole inaugural ceremony indoors, and the parade was canceled.
From Reagan to Trump: The cold-weather ceremonies that made inauguration history
The 1985 ceremony was originally planned for the Capitol’s west front, as is customary, but the extreme weather prompted a last-minute move to the Rotunda.
What Trump’s indoor inauguration will entail – based on Reagan’s swearing-in
Ronald Reagan kept formalities brief and stayed warm after parade attendees were warned their flesh would freeze
40 years apart, Trump and Reagan's inauguration have one thing in common
Ronald Reagan became the oldest President to take office at the age of 73. In 2021, outgoing President Joe Biden broke the record at the age of 78 years, And now Trump, who turned 78 in June 2024, will become the oldest person to start a presidential term.
‘Not enough room’: Lawmakers fret about indoor inauguration
The last-minute move to bring President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration indoors could leave some members of Congress out in the cold. Perhaps not literally: No one is expected to be seated outside in 25-degree bluster.
Behind the Scenes as Trump’s Inauguration Moves Indoors
Mr. Trump announced that his inauguration would be moved indoors because of the frigid weather forecast. I went to the National Mall to see how preparations were evolving. The change in location means that far fewer people will be able to watch in person as Trump officially becomes the 47th president.
why is Trump's inauguration being held indoors?
Trump's second non-consecutive inaugural ceremony, scheduled for Monday, has been moved indoors due to the cold, wind and snow that are headed to the Washington metro area. John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida,
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Trump’s role in preinaugural hostage deal draws parallels with Reagan in 1981
Trump's role in securing a hostage deal in Gaza before taking office drew parallels with Iran's release of American hostages in 1981.
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