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inauguration

noun as in installation of newcomers

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In March 1865, Douglass attended Lincoln’s second inauguration and tried to join the White House reception afterward, only to be twice barred at the door by police.

Among surveys conducted immediately after cabinet inaugurations, this ranks as the fifth highest since 1978 when comparative surveys became available.

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Mehta, who hasn’t been accused of misdeeds, attended the president’s inauguration.

Ahead of his inauguration Friday, Randrianirina pledged elections in 18 to 24 months and said the transition would include the restructuring of major institutions.

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The request had come from FBI officials trying to ensure the safety of Biden’s inauguration, according to testimony provided to Jordan’s subcommittee by an FBI official that was involved in the efforts.

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