Ronald Reagan's second inauguration was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously cold weather, and now, in 2025, Donald Trump's inauguration follows suit. This video explores the historical significance of both events and how they mirror each other.

Donald Trump’s historic, second inauguration is facing a major change that has not occurred since 1985. The inauguration on Monday will be moved indoors, due to dangerously cold temperatures that are predicted for Washington DC.

President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration will take place in the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously low temperatures.

A combination of harsh weather and delay in individual states choosing electors pushed the inauguration to April 30, 1789. At 2 p.m., Washington recited the constitutionally mandated oath on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, the fledgling nation’s temporary capitol.

President-elect says he has ordered inauguration and speeches to take place in the Capitol Rotunda ‘as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985’

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In 2017, Mr Trump’s staff claimed he had the biggest inauguration crowd ever on the National Mall. This was despite images suggesting far fewer people had spectated compared to either of Barack Obama’s ceremonies which were each estimated to have got more than a million people.

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The inauguration ceremony welcoming the new President to office is a grand undertaking beginning with the morning worship service and tea. The actual swearing-in follows, then the Inauguration luncheon with orchestral and celebrity performances. Extravagant balls mark the end of the big day.

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