Presidential Inaugurations And The BibleChikamu
Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States
Lyndon B. Johnson quoted 2 Chronicles 1:10 in his 1965 inaugural address. In 1897, William McKinley swore his oath of office with a hand placed on a Bible, also opened to 2 Chronicles 1:10.
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About this Plan
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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