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inauguration

[in-aw-gyuh-rey-shuhn, -guh-] / ɪnˌɔ gyəˈreɪ ʃən, -gə- /


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Trump congratulated González-Colón in a letter shared at her January 2025 inauguration saying, “I am so proud of your resounding victory.”

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Some of them discussed making a documentary following Trump’s first inauguration, according to former employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The jury at the Biennale were due to announce a series of prizes at the inauguration on 9 May.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In early 2021, Becerra was confirmed to serve as President Biden’s health secretary, another first for a Latino and a critical post given the COVID-19 crisis, and remained in that role until Trump’s second inauguration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

On the night of July 1, Charles Guiteau booked a room at the Riggs House, the same luxury hotel where James Garfield stayed before his inauguration.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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