Coverage Recap: Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th president of the United States

Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States on Friday after his swearing in at noon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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Read the recap of our live coverage below to see exactly how the day unfolded.

Presidential inauguration schedule

8:30am: Trump arrives at St. John’s church
9:30am: Trump goes to White House for tea
10:30am: Procession to Capitol with Obamas
11:25am: Official swearing in ceremony of U.S. President Donald Trump begins
1200 p.m.: Presidential term begins after oath administered
Post 12:00 p.m.: Donald Trump gives his inaugural address.
1pm: Luncheon
2:30pm: Barack and Michelle Obama depart from the White House, escorted out by Trump.
3pm: Parade begins
5pm: Parade concludes