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The 45th president

Donald Trump’s inauguration

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2017.

As he was sworn into the nation’s highest office, the Republican billionaire businessman completed a journey that began in Trump Tower in June 2015, and ushered in a new era in American politics.

Confrontational and provocative, Trump triumphed in the most contentious presidential campaign in recent memory. He took the same approach during the transition period, while promising great change for the country.

Trump's inaugural address: Now it's 'America first'

'The time for action'

Trump's inaugural address: Now it's 'America first'

President Trump echoed the populist and protectionist message that propelled his unexpected victory and promised to restore American jobs and greatness.

AP / Patrick Semansky

See a spectator’s view of the moment

360 view

See a spectator’s view of the moment

Get at the center of the action with a 360-degree video experience as Donald Trump takes the oath of office to become president.

Newsday / William Perlman

Editorial: Trump's clear, chilling speech

Stark words

Editorial: Trump's clear, chilling speech

The president's inaugural address was direct, stated clearly his vision, and laid out his goals. But he once again painted a dystopian vision of the country.

AFP / Getty Images / Timothy A. Clary

Photos: Trump's inauguration ceremonies

Capturing the day

Photos: Trump's inauguration ceremonies

See photos of President Donald Trump and his family — including Melania, Barron, Ivanka and more — as they attended inauguration day events.

AP / Andrew Harnik

5 key issues Donald Trump is likely to face

What's next

5 key issues Donald Trump is likely to face

Trump has promised to bring jobs back from overseas, destroy ISIS and build a wall on the Mexican border, but he'll face obstacles.

AP

Protesters, police clash during inauguration

On the streets

Protesters, police clash during inauguration

Tens of thousands of protesters demonstrated against the rise of the 45th president with flashes of violence mixed with anger and frustration.

AP / Jose Luis Magana

Noteworthy tweets as president-elect

Making news

Noteworthy tweets as president-elect

See Donald Trump's noteworthy tweets since his election as the 45th president of the United States.

Getty Images / Drew Angerer

Behind the scenes of Trump's inauguration

Different views

Behind the scenes of Trump's inauguration

Take a look behind the scenes as Washington commemorated the inauguration.

AP / Alex Brandon

A look at Trump's picks for Cabinet, top jobs

Assembling his team

A look at Trump's picks for Cabinet, top jobs

His picks and possible choices for top posts are an eclectic mix of early backers of his campaign, business execs and conservative activists.

Getty Images / Alex Wong

Editorial: Trump still a president-in-waiting

A freewheeling show

Editorial: Trump still a president-in-waiting

Donald Trump’s first news conference as president-elect was bound to be highly anticipated, unusual and chaotic. It was all three.

Getty Images / Spencer Platt

The most controversial Trump campaign quotes

What he's said

The most controversial Trump campaign quotes

Donald Trump was an unusual candidate from Day 1. See one controversial quote from each month of his presidential campaign.

EPA / Jim Lo Scalzo

Cartoonists size up Trump

Drawing DJT

Cartoonists size up Trump

A collection of cartoons on the incoming 45th president.

The Indianapolis Star / Gary Varvel

From baby boy to TV celebrity

The early years

From baby boy to TV celebrity

See photos from Donald Trump's early years.

Donald Trump via Facebook

Who voted for Trump like Long Island did?

Breaking down the vote

Who voted for Trump like Long Island did?

Nassau and Suffolk voted for Trump in higher margins than any of the U.S. counties closest in size.

Getty Images / Tom Pennington

What 20 billionaires say about Trump

High-flying views

What 20 billionaires say about Trump

Warren Buffett, Peter Thiel and others sound off on Donald Trump.

Getty Images / Mark Wilson

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