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Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States
For his second inauguration, Abraham Lincoln took his oath of office while resting his hand on a Bible opened to Matthew 7:1 and 18:7, two verses mentioned in his second inaugural address, and also Revelation 16:7.
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While not required by the Constitution, the Bible has been used at nearly every single presidential inauguration since Abraham Lincoln. This eye-opening 9-day plan will show you just how deeply the Bible has impacted this famous American political event. You’ll see some of the Bibles and verses presidents chose for their swearing-in ceremonies and how they incorporated the words of the Bible into their inaugural addresses in order to articulate their vision to the American people.
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