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History Made Again: Trump Becomes 45th and 47th U.S. President

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Today, Monday, January 20, 2025, marks Inauguration Day in the United States. Donald J. Trump is being sworn in as the 47th President, becoming the second individual after Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive presidential terms.

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled at noon, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the oath of office. Due to severe cold weather conditions, the event will be held in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C.

Local Event: Inauguration Watch Party

The Bull Run Republican Women’s Club is hosting an Inauguration Watch Party today at Giuseppe’s Ristorante, located at 15120 Washington Street in Haymarket. Doors open at 11 a.m. The event will feature a celebratory atmosphere as attendees watch the inaugural proceedings together.

Tickets are $35 in advance, which includes a glass of bubbly, with food available for purchase. Tickets on the day of the event are $47 if space allows. Proceeds from the event will go toward the organization’s scholarship and candidate donation program.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/25inauguration.

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