Inauguration

An inauguration is a ceremony of formal investiture whereby an individual assumes an office or position of authority or power. The term is usually used in reference to a politician's assumption of the duties of head of state or head of government (e.g. "the President's inauguration").

State & religious leaders who are inaugurated

• King of Spain
• Pope John Paul I & his successors
• President of France
• President of Ireland - 11 November, unless term of precedessor shortened by death, resignation or removal from office.
• President of the United States - 20th January following election
• Queen of the Netherlands

See also: coronation, Inauguration Day

Related Topics:
Coronation - Inauguration Day

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