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What happens if a new candidate wins the presidential election in November but dies before taking office in January?
In this event the newly elected vice-president would take office on Jan. 20 . He would then nominate a new vice-president who would have to be approved by Congress in order to take office.
Why was George Washington standing on the balcony?
To take the first oath of office in New York City.
When does a president take office when elected?
The new presidents take office of January 20 the year after they are elected. January 20th is called Inauguration Day, and it has been set on this date since 1937. The presidency actually starts at noon, EST, when the new president is sworn into office. The swearing in takes place at the capital in Washington DC. It is followed by a parade in front of the White House. The presidential oath is: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." The outgoing president will greet and dine with the incoming president to represent a peaceful transfer of power. The new president will give a speech called an inaugural address. The inaugural address usually covers what their hopes are for the country over the next four years.
Do any former presidents live in Rhode Island?
As of September 2014, there are no living former presidents that live in Rhode Island. A couple of the former presidents live in Texas and New York.
What are the names of the two presidents from New Jersey?
There are two former U.S. Presidents who come from the Garden State. They are Stephen Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson.
