Inauguration Day is a momentous occasion every four years, as thousands descend on Washington DC to witness a new president get sworn into office.

This year’s proceedings will be an occasion like no other, complicated by the Covid-19 pandemic and muted by ongoing concerns about the prospect of violent protests – but American history is no stranger to unusual inaugural ceremonies.

As the swearing in of the 46th commander-in-chief draws nearer, we take a look at some highlights from Inauguration Days past.

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