Trump to be sworn in on Bible given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible

President-elect Donald Trump is set to make history on Monday as he takes the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration. During the swearing-in ceremony, Trump will have his hand on two Bibles, each holding significant meaning for the occasion.

The first Bible that Trump will use is a sentimental piece given to him by his mother in 1955. This religious text is a 1953 revised standard version published by Thomas Nelson and Sons in New York. Trump’s name is embossed on the front cover, and inside the cover are signatures of church officials, an inscription of the president’s name, and details of when it was presented to him. This Bible holds a special place in Trump’s heart as it marks his Sunday Church Primary School graduation at First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, New York.

In addition to his personal Bible, Trump will also use the Lincoln Bible during the ceremony. This historic Bible was first used in 1861 to swear in the 16th U.S. president and has only been used three times since. President Obama used the Lincoln Bible at each of his inaugurations, including Trump’s first inauguration in 2017. The burgundy velvet-bound book is part of the collections of the Library of Congress, adding to its historical significance.

It is worth noting that President Obama also took the oath of office on two Bibles back in 2013. One of the Bibles belonged to Martin Luther King Jr., while the other was the Lincoln Bible. This tradition of using multiple Bibles for the swearing-in ceremony adds an extra layer of symbolism and historical significance to the event.

As Trump takes the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he will be facing a bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This momentous occasion falls on the federal holiday commemorating King’s legacy, further highlighting the importance of this historic event.

In conclusion, the use of these two Bibles during the swearing-in ceremony symbolizes a blend of personal sentiment and historical significance. As Trump embarks on his journey as the President of the United States, these Bibles serve as a reminder of the weight of responsibility that comes with the highest office in the land.