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PHOTOS: A look through the past 40 years of inaugurations

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Jan. 20 has become quite an iconic day, as it’s the day the president-elect is sworn into the Office of the President of the United States -- at least, it has been since 1937.

This year, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president, after one of the most memorable election years.

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On both sides of the aisle, Republicans and Democrats were passionate about their party, and it showed through protests, riots and social media.

What is to come on this year’s Inauguration Day is to be determined, but from President Donald Trump to President Ronald Reagan, let’s take a look at the past 40 years of inaugurations.


Jan. 20, 2017: Inauguration Day for President Donald Trump


Jan. 20, 2009: Inauguration Day for President Barack Obama


Jan. 20, 2001: Inauguration Day for President George W. Bush


Jan. 20, 1993: Inauguration Day for President Bill Clinton

President George HW Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush greet the Clintons as they arrive at the White House before the first inauguration of Bill Clinton, 1993. (© Copyrights by David Hume Kennerly 2017)
President-elect Bill Clinton and President George HW Bush exit the White House on their way to Clinton's inauguration, on Jan. 20, 1993. (© Copyrights by David Hume Kennerly 2017)

Jan. 20, 1989: Inauguration Day for President George HW Bush


Jan. 20, 1981: Inauguration Day for President Ronald Reagan