Isis. Hes like a regular guy. Donald trump will lead from strength. He will rebuild the arsenal of democracy. I am your voice build the wall, believe me folk folks. Its pretty clear drain the swamp we are going to washington, we drain the swamp donald trump will be the 45th president of the United States. I spend my entire life and business looking at the Untapped Potential in projects and people all over the world. There is a great spirit going on right now, a spirit many people have told me theyve never seen before aberrant ever. Announcer ladies and gentlemen, escorting the president elect, the staff director for the joint election sergeant at arms, frank larkin. Tell sergeant of arms, paul irving. The chairman of the joint inaugural committee, roy blunt. Senate democratic leader, travel is a schumer. The speaker of the house, paul d ryan. Kevin mccartney and Democratic House leader nancy pelosi. [trumpets playing. [trumpets playing] announcer ladies and gentle man, the president elect of the United States, donald john trump. [band playing] announcer ladies and gentlemen, the chairman of the joint inaugural committee, the honorable roy blunt. Thank you all. If you have a seat, you can. Sit down. Mr. President , mr. Vice president , mr. President elect, mr. Vice president elect. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States of america. [cheering and applauding] today, the legislature, the judicial branches of our government come together for the 58th inauguration of the president of the United States. Millions of people will watch and listen to this event. 36 years ago at his first inauguration was also the first inauguration on this side of the capital, president Ronald Reagan said what we do here is both commonplace and miraculous. Commonplace, every four years since 1789 when president George Washington took this exact same oath. Miraculous because weve done it every four years since 1789 and the example it sets for democracies everywhere. Washington believed the inauguration of the second president would be more important than the inauguration of the first. Many people have taken control of the government up until then, but few people have ever turned that control willingly to anyone else. As important as the transfer for the first transfer of power was, many historians believe that the next election was even more important. When in 1801, one group of people arguably for the First Time Ever in history willingly, if not enthusiastically, gave control of the government to people they believed had a dramatically different view of what the government would, should, and could do. After that election, they discovered a flaw in the constitution itself, which was remedied by the 12 commitment. Thomas jefferson in that inauguration beyond the chaos of the election that pass said we are all republicans, we are all federalists. After four years of civil war, lincolns second inaugural speech tried to find reason for the continued war when he pointed out that both sides prayed to the same god. He earlier wrote about those prayers that one side must be and both sides may be wrong, but in 1865, he looked to the future and a memorable moment in that speech was with malice toward none and charity for all. In the middle of the depression, the country was told that the only thing we had to fear was fear itself. And president kennedy talked about the obligation in democracy to the country, the great question that day was, ask what you can do for your country. We come to this place again, commonplace and miraculous, a National Moment of celebration, but not a celebration of victory, but a celebration of democracy. And as we do that celebration, i call on his eminence, Timothy Michael cardinal dolan, dr. Samuel rodriguez, and paula kane to provide readings and the indication. Implications invocations. The prayer of king solomon from the book of wisdom. Let us pray. God of our and sensors and lord mercy, you have made all things. And in your providence to roll the creatures ruled by you, to govern the world in holiness and righteousness, and to render judgment with integrity of heart. Give us wisdom, for we are your servants. Week and a short live, lacking in comprehension of judgment and of laws. Indeed, though one might be perfect among mortals, if wisdom which comes from you be lacking, we count for nothing. With you is wisdom who knows your will and was there when you made the world, who understands what is pleasing in your eyes, what is conformable with your commands, send her forth from your holy heavens. From your dispatcher that they may with us, we may grasp what is pleasing to you, for she knows and understands all things and will guide us prudently in our affairs and safeguard us by our glory. Amen. From the gospel, god blesses those who are poor and realizes that their need for him. For the kingdom of heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. He blesses those who are pure at heart for they will seek god. God blesses those for peace, so they will be called children of god. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. And god blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. You are the light of the world. Like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp, and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand where it is light to everyone in the house. In the same way that your good deeds shine out for all to see, that everyone will praise your heavenly father. Respectfully, in jesus name. We come to you, heavenly father, in the name of jesus, with a grateful heart, thanking you for this great country that you have decreed to your people. We acknowledge we are a blessed nation with a rich history of faith and fortitude. With a future that is filled with promise and purpose. We recognize that every good and every perfect gift comes from you. And the United States of america is your gift. From which we proclaim that attitude. As a nation, we may pray for our president , donald john tromp. Trump. We ask you bestow on our president the wisdom necessary to lead this great nation. Move greatest to unify us and the strength to stand what is honorable and right in your sid side. Proverbs 21 one, our leaders heart is in the hand. Gracious god, you are well. The confidence to lead us in justice and righteousness. The compassion to yield to our better angels. While we know there are many challenges before us, and every generation you have provided the strength and power to become that blessed nation. Guide us in discernment, lord, and give us that strength to persevere and thrive. Find and heal our wounds and divisions and join our nation to your purpose. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, the psalm is declared. Let these United States of america be that beacon of hope to all people and nations under your dominion. A true hope for humankind. Glory to the father, the sun, and the holy spirit. We pray this in the name of jesus christ, amen. Announcer ladies and gentlemen, the Missouri State university chorale. Now we belong and believe in this land keep faith guard mind take heart guard spirit keep faith keep watch take hard take courage feed longing feed longing here are the cities where we have gathered here are the barns where hope is stored we are the gleams of every being once we were strangers filled with the dreams built by day once we were strangers we were welcomed now we belong and believe in this land keep faith guard mind take heart guard spirit take courage keep faith guard mind take heart guard spirit take courage guard spirit feed longing feed love feed longing feed love feed longing feed love [applauding] the Missouri State university crowd practices and performs about two blocks from my home in springfield, missouri, so its easy to find them and we are pleased they are here. [applauding] also a great opportunity for me to introduce my colleague, the senator from new york, chuck schumer. [applauding] my fellow americans. We live in a challenging and tumultuous time. He quickly evolving, ever more interconnected world. A rapidly changing economy that benefits too a few while leaving also many behind. A fractured media. A politics. Frequently consumed by rancor. We face threats foreign and domestic. In such times, faith in our government, our institutions, and even our country can erode. Despite these challenges, i stand here today confident in this great country for one reason. You will, the american people. We americans have always been a forwardlooking, problemsolving, optimistic, patriotic, and decent people. Whatever our race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, whether we are immigrants or nativeborn, whether we live with disabilities or do not, in wealth or in poverty, we are all exceptional in our commonly held yet fierce devotion to our country and in our willingness to sacrifice our time, energy, and even our lives to making it a more perfect union. Today, we celebrate one of democracys core attributes. The peaceful transfer of power. And every day, we stand up for core democratic principles enshrined in the constitution. The rule of law. Equal protection for law under all. The freedom of press, religion. The things that make America America. And we can gain strength from your reading our history and listening to the voices of average americans. They always save us in times of strife. One such american was major sullivan baloo, when the north and south were lining up for their first battle, a time when our country was bitterly divided and faith in the future of our country was at in the a nadir, he penned a letter to his wife sarah. Its one of the greatest letters in american history. It shows the strength of the average american. Allow me to read some of his words, which echo through the ages. My very dear sarah, he wrote, indications we shall move a few days. Perhaps tomorrow. If it is necessary i should fall on the battlefield for my country, i am ready. I have no misgivings about or lack of confidence in the cause in which i am engaged. And my courage does not halt or falter. I know how strongly American Civilization now leans upon the triumph of the government, and how great a debt that we owe for those who went before us, through the blood and suffering of the revolution. And i am willing, perfectly willing, to lay down all of my joys in this life to help maintain this government and to pay that debt. Sarah, my love for you is depth lists it seems to bind me to you that nothing that omnipotence can break. And yet, my love of country comes over me like a strong wind and bears me irresistibly on with all these chains to the battlefield. Sullivan ballou gave his life on the battlefield a week later at the first battle of bull run. It is because Sullivan Ballou encounters and countless others believe in something other than themselves and were willing to sacrifice for it that we stand today in the full blessings of liberty, in the greatest country on earth. And that spirit lives on in each of us, americans whose families have been here for generations and those who have just arrived. And i know our best days are you have to come. I urge all americans to read ballous full letter. His words give me solace, strength. I hope they will give you the same. Now please stand while the associate justice of the Supreme CourtClarence Thomas administers the oath of office to the Vice President of the United States. Placed her hand on the right bible. Mr. Vice president elect, would you raise your right hand and repeat after me. I, Michael Richard pence, do solemnly swear. I, Michael Richard pence, do solemnly swear. Justice thomas that i will support and defend the constitution of the United States. That i will support and defend the conception of United States. Against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That i will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. That i take this obligation freely. That i take this obligation freely. Without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. Without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. And i will well and faithfully discharge. The duties of the office of which im about to enter. The duties of the office in which i am about to enter. So help me god. So help me god. Congratulations. [applauding] [band playing] [applauding] announcer ladies and gentlemen, the mormon tabernacle choir accompanied by the president ial United States marine band. Oh beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves of grain, for personal mounting majesties above the fruited plain America America god shed his grace on the and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea oh beautiful for pilgrim feet feet foods during impassioned stress a thoroughfare of freedom beat across the wilderness America America god manned the mend thine every flaw confirmed by soul in selfcontrol thy liberty in law oh beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life America America may god thy gold refine till all success the nobleness and every gain divine oh beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years nine thine alabaster cities undimmed by human tears America America god shed his grace on the and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea from sea to shining sea [applauding] announcer ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor to introduce the chief justice of the United States, john g. Roberts, jr. , who will administer the oath of office. Everybody, please stand. [applauding] chief Justice Roberts please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I, donald john trump, do solemnly swear. President elect trump i, donald john trump, do solemnly swear. Chief Justice Roberts that i will faithfully execute. President elect trump that i will faithfully execute. Chief Justice Roberts the office of president of the United States. President elect trump the office of president of the United States. Chief Justice Roberts and will to the best of my ability. President elect trump and will to the best of my ability. Chief Justice Roberts preserve, protect, and defend. President elect trump preserve, protect, and defend. Chief Justice Roberts the constitution of the United States. President elect trump the constitution of the United States. Chief Justice Roberts so help me god. President elect trump so help me god. Chief Justice Roberts congratulations, mr. President. [applauding] [band playing] [applauding] what a great honor to be able to introduce for the first time anywhere, the 45th president of the United States of america, donald j j. Trump. [applauding] chief Justice Roberts, president carter, president clinton, president bush, president obama. Fellow americans, and people of the world thank you. [applauding] we the citizens of america are now joined a Great National effort to rebuild our country and restore its promises for all of our people. Together, we will determine the course of americans and the world for many, many years to come. We will face challenges. We will confront hardships. But we will get the job done. Every four years, we gather on the steps to carry out the orderly of peaceful transfer of power, and we are grateful to president obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for the gracious aid throughout this transition. They have been magnificent. Thank you. [applauding] todays ceremony, however, has very special meaning. Because today, we are not merely transferring power from one administration to the other four from one party to the other, but we are transferring power from washington, d. C. , and giving it back to you, the people. [applauding] for too long, and a small group in our Nations Capital hasnt reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the costs. Washington flourished, but the people did not share in its wealth. Politicians prospered, but the jobs left in the factories closed. The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories. They are have not been your triumphs, and while they celebrated in our Nations Capital, there was little to celebrate all across our land. That all changes starting right here and right now. Because this moment is you are moment it to you because this moment is your moment, it belongs to you. It belongs to everyone gathered here today, and everyone watching all across america. This is your day, this is your celebration, and this, the United States<