Inauguration of Donald Trump

== Pre-inaugural events ==
=== Diplomat summit: Chairman's Global Dinner ===
[[File:Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive in Washington 01-19-17.jpg|thumb|upright|Then-President-elect Trump and his wife, Melania, arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration]]
On Tuesday, January 17, then-President-elect Trump arrived in Washington, D.C., to attend what was titled the "Chairman's Global Dinner," a high-profile dinner that was intended to serve as an introduction between foreign diplomats and the incoming Trump administration officials and appointees.<ref name="hill">{{cite web |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/314726-trump-lands-in-dc-for-pre-inauguration-dinner/ |title=Trump lands in DC for pre-inaugural dinner |work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]] |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 17, 2017 |author=Hensch, Mark |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120153102/http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/314726-trump-lands-in-dc-for-pre-inauguration-dinner |archive-date=January 20, 2017 }}</ref> The dinner was black tie and invitation-only, and was described by ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' as the most high-profile event preceding the inauguration,<ref name="wjglobal">{{cite web |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/chairmans-global-dinner-most-exclusive-event-preceding-trump-inauguration-1484571781 |title=Chairman's Global Dinner Most Exclusive Event Preceding Trump Inauguration |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 17, 2017 |author=Bender, Michael |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121225842/http://www.wsj.com/articles/chairmans-global-dinner-most-exclusive-event-preceding-trump-inauguration-1484571781 |archive-date=January 21, 2017 }}</ref> with both Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence addressing the gathering.<ref name="hill" /> The event was held at the [[Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium]].<ref name="hill" />

[[Rex Tillerson]], Trump's choice to succeed [[John Kerry]] as secretary of state, was in attendance, as well as former New York City mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] and [[National Security Advisor (United States)|National Security Advisor]]-designate [[Michael T. Flynn]], and Israeli ambassador [[Ron Dermer]], according to reporters in attendance at the event.<ref name="hill" /> More than 200 foreign diplomats attended the event out of 500 total guests.<ref name="hill" /> During his speech to the group, Trump praised his choices thus far for [[Cabinet of the United States|Cabinet]] positions as well as his choice of Pence as his vice president.<ref name="bg">{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2017/01/17/donald-trump-speaks-dinner-event/MttdAGSFF5ykboLhEiNF9H/story.html |title=Donald Trump speaks at dinner event in D.C. |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |author=Reiss, Jaclyn |date=January 17, 2017 |access-date=January 22, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120211010/http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2017/01/17/donald-trump-speaks-dinner-event/MttdAGSFF5ykboLhEiNF9H/story.html |archive-date=January 20, 2017 }}</ref> According to ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' and the [[Associated Press]], the menu included mustard black cod and filet mignon as entrees, and [[baked Alaska]] for dessert.<ref name="bg" />

=== Voices of the People concert ===
On the morning and afternoon of January 19, a day-long "Voices of the People" public concert was held at the Lincoln Memorial. The concert featured [[The King's Academy (West Palm Beach, Florida)]] Honor Choir, the Republican Hindu Coalition, the Montgomery Area High School Marching Band, [[Marlana VanHoose]], the Maury NJROTC Color Guard, the Pride of Madawaska, Webelos Troop 177, the Northern Middle School Honors Choir, the American Tap Company, the Everett High School Viking Marching Band, the TwirlTasTix Baton Twirling group, and three bagpipe groups.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/01/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-peaceful-transition-of-power/513554/ |title=What to Expect When You're Expecting a Peaceful Transition of Power |magazine=[[The Atlantic]] |access-date=April 30, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |author=Garber, Megan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121105255/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/01/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-peaceful-transition-of-power/513554/ |archive-date=January 21, 2017 }}</ref>

=== Arlington National Cemetery wreath laying ceremony ===
[[File:Donald Trump and Mike Pence wreath laying ceremony 01-19-17.jpg|left|thumb|Donald Trump and Mike Pence at the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]]
After returning home to New York City, Trump returned to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, January 19, arriving at [[Joint Base Andrews]] on a plane flown by the U.S. Air Force.<ref name="al">{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-01-19/trump-touches-down-in-washington-to-become-45th-u-s-president |title=Trump Era Dawns With Wreath-Laying and Reception Before Oath |publisher=[[Bloomberg News|Bloomberg]]|access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |author=Sink, Justin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120075232/https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-01-19/trump-touches-down-in-washington-to-become-45th-u-s-president |archive-date=January 20, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/watch_president-elect_trump_me.html |title=Watch President-elect Trump, Melania Trump arrive in Washington, D.C. for Inauguration |publisher=AL.com |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |author=Gore, Leada |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909153809/http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/watch_president-elect_trump_me.html |archive-date=September 9, 2017 }}</ref>

Trump and Vice President–elect Pence attended a luncheon at Trump's hotel at the [[Old Post Office Pavilion]],<ref name="cbswr">{{cite web |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-arrives-in-washington-ahead-of-inauguration-day/ |title=Donald Trump arrives in Washington ahead of Inauguration Day |work=[[CBS News]] |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122142837/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-arrives-in-washington-ahead-of-inauguration-day/ |archive-date=January 22, 2017 }}</ref> and afterwards, the official wreath laying ceremony at the [[Tomb of the Unknowns|Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]] at [[Arlington National Cemetery]], accompanied by his wife and family.<ref name="wreath">{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/19/politics/donald-trump-arlington-wreath/index.html |title=Donald Trump places wreath at Arlington |work=[[CNN]]|access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |author=Schleifer, Theodore |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121083657/http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/19/politics/donald-trump-arlington-wreath/index.html |archive-date=January 21, 2017 }}</ref> Trump and Pence were escorted by Major General Bradley Becker at the ceremony.<ref name="cbswr" /> The Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 400,000, mostly members of the armed forces, Medal of Honor recipients, and high ranking political officials.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://patch.com/district-columbia/washingtondc/presidential-inauguration-2017-wreath-laying-ceremony-thursday |title=Watch Replay: Wreath-Laying Ceremony for Presidential Inauguration 2017 |publisher=Patch |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |author=Barton, Mary Ann |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122183529/http://patch.com/district-columbia/washingtondc/presidential-inauguration-2017-wreath-laying-ceremony-thursday |archive-date=January 22, 2017 }}</ref>

=== Make America Great Again Welcome Celebration concert ===
On the evening of January 19, Trump hosted the "Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration," a concert for his supporters that were attending his inauguration the following day. The concert, held on the steps of the [[Lincoln Memorial]], featured performances by [[Lee Greenwood]] (who performed "[[God Bless the USA]]"), [[Toby Keith]], [[3 Doors Down]], [[DJ Ravidrums]],<ref name="npr">{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/2017/01/19/510657291/trump-at-lincoln-memorial-concert-youre-not-forgotten-anymore |title=Trump at Lincoln Memorial Concert: 'You're Not Forgotten Anymore' |publisher=[[NPR]]|author=Taylor, Jessica |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 19, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121105204/http://www.npr.org/2017/01/19/510657291/trump-at-lincoln-memorial-concert-youre-not-forgotten-anymore |archive-date=January 21, 2017 }}</ref> [[The Piano Guys]],<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Karsen |first=Shira |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/inauguration/7662397/piano-guys-trumps-inaugural-concert |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |title=YouTube Sensations The Piano Guys Perform at Trump's Inaugural Concert: Watch |date=January 19, 2017 |access-date=January 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122153158/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/inauguration/7662397/piano-guys-trumps-inaugural-concert |archive-date=January 22, 2017 }}</ref> and The Frontmen of Country ([[Tim Rushlow]], [[Larry Stewart (singer)|Larry Stewart]], and [[Richie McDonald]]).<ref>{{cite news |last=Roberts |first=Randall |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-inaugural-concert-greenwood-tim-rushlow-20170119-story.html |title=Trump inauguration performers Lee Greenwood and Tim Rushlow talk about performing at celebrations in Washington |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=January 20, 2017 |access-date=January 25, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124230748/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-inaugural-concert-greenwood-tim-rushlow-20170119-story.html |archive-date=January 24, 2017 }}</ref> Trump addressed his supporters at the end of the festivities, saying that the "forgotten man and the forgotten woman will not be forgotten anymore".<ref name="npr" /> Actor [[Jon Voight]] also spoke at the event, stating, "We have been witness to a barrage of propaganda that left us all breathless with anticipation, not knowing if God could reverse all the negative lies against Mr. Trump, whose only desire was to make America great again."<ref name="npr" /> The concert concluded with a fireworks celebration, accompanied by a U.S. military choir and band performing the [[Battle Hymn of the Republic]].<ref name="npr" />

=== Church service and White House reception ===
[[File:U.S. Capitol on 58th Inauguration Day 01-20-17.jpg|thumb|alt=U.S. Capitol at dawn, mostly darkened but with the dome floodlit from without|Preparations at the [[United States Capitol]] in Washington, D.C. as the sun begins to rise on the morning of the inauguration]]
On the morning of the inauguration, on January 20, after staying the night at the [[President's Guest House|Blair House]], the traditional house used by the incoming president-elect due to its proximity to the [[White House]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/19/trumps-inauguration-eve-blair-house-stay-follows-inaugural-tradition/96800516/ |title=Trump's pre-inaugural Blair House stay follows presidential tradition |work=[[USA Today]] |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 20, 2017 |author=Korte, Gregory |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121151633/http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/19/trumps-inauguration-eve-blair-house-stay-follows-inaugural-tradition/96800516/ |archive-date=January 21, 2017 }}</ref> Trump and his wife, Melania, and Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, attended a church service at [[St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square|St. John's Episcopal Church]].<ref name="time">{{cite magazine |url=http://time.com/4641208/donald-trump-robert-jeffress-st-john-episcopal-inauguration/ |title=Read the Sermon Donald Trump Heard Before Becoming President |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 20, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170121143716/http://time.com/4641208/donald-trump-robert-jeffress-st-john-episcopal-inauguration/ |archive-date=January 21, 2017 }}</ref> The tradition dates back to [[James Madison]], with every president since then attending the church service the morning of their inauguration.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/16/politics/inauguration-day-events-traditions/ |title=Presidents change, Inauguration Day stays the same |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 20, 2017 |author=Williams, Brenna |work=[[CNN]]|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122023134/http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/16/politics/inauguration-day-events-traditions/ |archive-date=January 22, 2017 }}</ref> The service was led by [[Robert Jeffress]], a [[Southern Baptist Convention|Southern Baptist]] minister who campaigned for Trump during the election.<ref name="time" />

After the church service, Trump and his wife went to the White House to meet with President [[Barack Obama]] and [[First lady|First Lady]] [[Michelle Obama]]. The Obamas greeted the Trumps, and Melania presented the couple with a gift.<ref name="tea">{{cite web |url=http://people.com/politics/presidential-inauguration-obamas-welcome-trumps-white-house-tea-coffee-meeting/ |title=The Obamas Welcome Donald and Melania Trump to the White House Just Before Inauguration |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |last=McAfee |first=Tierney |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 20, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122001902/http://people.com/politics/presidential-inauguration-obamas-welcome-trumps-white-house-tea-coffee-meeting/ |archive-date=January 22, 2017 }}</ref> They then posed for photos in front of the [[White House press corps]].<ref name="tea" /> The presentation of a gift was a tradition started by Michelle Obama when she presented [[George W. Bush]] and [[Laura Bush]] with a gift on the day of her husband's inauguration in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/melania-trump-gifts-michelle-obama-blue-tiffany-box-watch-w462077 |title=Melania Trump Gifts Michelle Obama a Blue Tiffany Box: Watch Her Reaction |work=Us Magazine |access-date=January 22, 2017 |date=January 20, 2017 |author=Blynn, Jamie |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122121049/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/melania-trump-gifts-michelle-obama-blue-tiffany-box-watch-w462077 |archive-date=January 22, 2017 }}</ref> Afterward, they held a tea reception inside the White House, along with Vice President [[Joe Biden]] and his wife, [[Jill Biden]], and Mike Pence and his wife, Karen Pence.<ref name="tea" /> As per tradition, following the meeting between the president and the president-elect, they shared the [[Presidential state car (United States)|presidential motorcade limousine]], and made their way to the Capitol for the inaugural ceremony.<ref name="tea" />