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President Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday.
While first lady Melania Trump stood next to him holding two Bibles — one given to Mr. Trump by his mother when he was a child, and the Lincoln Bible, which was used at Abraham Lincoln's 1861 inauguration — images show Mr. Trump did not put his hand on them as he was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. His right hand was raised while his left arm stayed by his side.
It's not a legal requirement for the president to place a hand...
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