An 'inauguration' is a ceremony of formal
investiture whereby an individual assumes an office or position of authority or power. The term is usually used in reference to a politician's assumption of the duties of
head of state or
head of government (e.g. the President's inauguration). An "inaugural address" is the presidential speech given at this ceremony.
Political inaugurations often have ceremonies, in which the politician publicly takes his or her
oath of office in front of a large crowd of spectators.
The term inauguration may also refer to a formal beginning or introduction (e.g. the inauguration of a new
Canada–
United States border crossing).
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State and religious leaders who are inaugurated
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King of Spain
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Pope.
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President of the French Republic
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President of Ireland—
November 11, unless term of predecessor shortened by death, resignation or removal from office
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President of the United States—
January 20, following an election year (or instantly in case of the preceding President's death, resignation, or removal from office).
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Queen of the Netherlands
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President of Ukraine
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President of Russian Federation
See also
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Coronation
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Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States