Inauguration

In government and politics, inauguration is the process of swearing a person into office and thus making that person the incumbent. Such an inauguration commonly occurs through a formal ceremony or special event, which may also include an inaugural Public speaking by the new official.

The word inauguration stems from the Latin augur, which refers to the of ancient Ancient Rome priests seeking to interpret if it was the will of the gods for a public official to be deemed worthy to assume office.

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Public office The inaugurations of public figures, especially those of political leaders, often feature ceremonies in which the figure publicly takes their oath of office (sometimes called "swearing in"), often in front of a large crowd of spectators. A monarchy inauguration may take on different forms depending on the nation: they may undergo a coronation rite or may simply be required to take an oath in the presence of a country's legislature.

The "inaugural address" is a speech given during this ceremony which informs the people of their intentions as a leader. A famous inauguration speech is John F. Kennedy's.

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Presidential inaugurations

• Irish presidential inauguration
• Philippine presidential inauguration
• Russian presidential inauguration
• United States presidential inauguration

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See also

• Coronation
• Enthronement
• Installation (Christianity)
• Opening (disambiguation)

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External links

• Gaelic Inauguration

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