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INAUGURATION

EDITORIALS
Jan 23, 2017
Trump goes to work
Rather than bridge the gaps between his followers and his opponents, U.S. President Donald Trump used his inauguration address to dig them deeper.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 23, 2017
Oval Office won't change Trump
There won't be calls to let Trump be Trump. His inauguration speech showed he's already Trump — and always will be.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 21, 2017
Full transcript of Donald Trump's inaugural address
President Donald Trump's inaugural address, as delivered:
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 21, 2017
Melania Trump's blue Ralph Lauren outfit for inauguration 'very Jackie'
Incoming U.S. first lady Melania Trump stepped out in a Ralph Lauren baby-blue jacket and matching dress on Friday, choosing one of America's most iconic designers for Inauguration Day ceremonies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2017
Fortress Washington braces for anti-Trump protests and biker allies ready to step in
Washington turned into a virtual fortress on Thursday ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, with police ready to step in to separate protesters from Trump supporters at any sign of unrest during the festivities.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 6, 2017
Facing suit, National Park Service sites freed up for Trump inauguration protests
Protesters will get public sites for demonstrations during Republican Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, a major federal land agency said on Thursday, after being threatened with a lawsuit from civil rights lawyers who accused it of quashing dissent.
EDITORIALS
Jan 28, 2013
Mr. Obama throws down gauntlet
Trivia buffs have noted that only U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Franklin D. Roosevelt have taken the oath of office four times. FDR did so because he was elected president four times. Mr. Obama has done it because he and Supreme Court Justice John Roberts flubbed the first oath four years ago and repeated the procedure a day later to erase any doubts. Again this year, he went through the process twice because he was constitutionally bound to take the oath on Jan. 20 before repeating it a day later for the inauguration crowds.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 23, 2013
U.S. president lays out liberal vision
A self-assured President Barack Obama on Monday used his second inaugural address to lay out a bold liberal vision of the American future, drawing direct links between the origins of the republic and some of the most vexing political issues of the day.

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