inaugurated

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The newly inaugurated Lyndon Johnson had sky-high support after John F. Kennedy’s assassination, political cover that arguably helped Johnson muscle civil rights legislation through Congress and escalate the Vietnam War.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

President Theodore Roosevelt inaugurated that tradition by mediating the conflict between Russia and Japan after their 1905 war and then contributing to a similar effort involving Germany and France in 1906.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

On Friday it was announced that the military tribunal was being inaugurated - with reports that more than 30 officers would be tried.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

An initiative to create a new, temporary market in the city wasn't even inaugurated before fighting once again took over.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

John F. Kennedy inherited the scheme when he was inaugurated as president in January 1961.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau