ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, will be historic in its own way, but the presidential oath of office’s 200-plus-year history is filled with unprecedented moments in American history.

The act of clemency puts Trump behind Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman in the ranking for most pardons issued during a modern president’s term, with a couple of notable exceptions.

From decorations to executive orders, the 47th president has taken an aggressive posture in attempting to remake government.

"There are gay, lesbian and transgender children ... some who fear for their lives," the Episcopal bishop of Washington said.

Executive orders are regularly used by incoming presidents to kick off their administrations. The orders - the most formal type of “executive actions,” which derive their power from Article II of the Constitution - are official statements from the president about how US federal agencies are to use their resources,

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn into office today amid heightened security measures in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Constitution enshrines the peaceful transfer of power every four years for an incoming administration to lead the executive branch of the federal government. At noon on Monday, January 20, 2025,

Trump kicked off his second presidential term by pardoning Jan.6 rioters, and signed executive orders on TikTok and immigration.

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign up to 100 executive orders today, after his inauguration on Monday. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Trump is kicking off his second term with a flurry of executive actions. Here's a look at the three main types — orders, proclamations and memorandums — and how they typically work.

Update 9:27 a.m. ET, Jan. 20: Today is not only Inauguration Day but it is also a federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But the work of Washington will continue. Several confirmation votes and meetings are scheduled to be held today.