Live Coverage: Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration

Plus, The 35 Most Important Words Of Inauguration Day

Scott Olson/Getty Images The peaceful transition of American power will be witnessed by the world once again Friday. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. That has brought jubilation in conservative America. For them, Trump's win is a sigh of relief, a repudiation of Barack Obama's America and a pause on the liberalization of the world's remaining superpower.  But this day isn't without controversy. There are hard feelings — and fear — in the other America. A polarized country, which in many ways can be separated by how one views Trump, sets the backdrop for the incoming president's inaugural speech. What he says could have far-reaching consequences and signal a critical course for how he intends to reach out across the American divide – and how he intends to govern.  — Domenico Montanaro Drew Angerer/Getty Images Live Coverage: Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration Follow our live blog for news of the day, photos and videos from the National Mall and for analysis on what the events mean for the world.  Read More → AP Trump And Company Prepare Inaugural Address In The Shadow Of Tradition The inaugural addresses often remembered best were delivered at the worst times in our national history.   Read More → WHAT TO WATCH Mario Tama/Getty Images INAUGURATION DAY What To Expect For Donald Trump's Inauguration Trump's inaugural address, expected in the middle of a full day of events, could have far-reaching consequences. Bettmann/Bettmann Archive THE OATH OF OFFICE The 35 Most Important Words Of Inauguration Day Inauguration is full of tradition and fanfare, but the oath is the only part that is legally required for a new president to take office. Marty Lederhandler/AP THE PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump's Been Saying The Same Thing For 30 Years The incoming president has flirted with running for office since the 1980s. His message has been remarkably similar. Carolyn Kaster/AP THE EXECUTIVE TEAM Trump And Pence, The Odd Couple In The White House The vice president-elect has often come in behind to calm, clarify or clean up. What will his role be in the Trump administration? FROM CODE SWITCH Chelsea Beck/NPR OBAMA'S LEGACY Obama's Racial Legacy: Some Last Words On The First Black President For Obama, race shaped both support and dissent, exposed the constraints of his office, and made the whiteness at the center of American politics permanently visible.  Facebook Twitter Instagram NPR | 1111 N. Capitol St. NE | Washington, DC 20002 | Privacy Policy This message was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us based on your NPR email subscriptions. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you may unsubscribe at any time.