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Analysis | An inauguration modified by security and public health threats Updated: Updated: January 19, 2021 22:00 IST The pandemic and security threats from Trump supporters in the aftermath of his U.S. President Donald Trump’s challenges to the results have compelled the Biden-Harris team to have an Inauguration that will not be accessible to the masses as is usually the case. Share Article National Guard troops at Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: AP The pandemic and security threats from Trump supporters in the aftermath of his U.S. President Donald Trump’s c...
.. According to J.B West, who at the time was Chief Usher of the Truman White House, the President at the time was living across the street at Blair House while the Executive Mansion was renovated— and was startled therein by a ruckus in the shrubs by the sidewalk. In rapid succession, Harry Truman also thought he heard a quick “pop” or two. The President was upstairs at the time, and it was only after the attack and attempted assassination, some minutes later, he learned the truth: White House Police Officer Leslie Collfelt had been grievously injured (who would also tragically die fou...
Speech to some of her most loyal supporters. >> i can think of no better way to end my time as first lady than celebrating with all of you. so i want to close the day by simply saying thank you. being your first lady has been the greatest honor of my life. and i hope i've made you proud. [ cheers and applause ] >> there's a sort of very formal day that takes, so the new president and the first lady come over, they meet the chief usher. they have tea. she said she felt emotional in terms of saying goodbye to the staff, but she was worried about shedding a tear knowing if the cameras caught that...
Supporters. >> i can think of no better way to end my time as first lady than celebrating with all of you. so i want to close the day by simply saying thank you. being your first lady has been the greatest honor of my life. and i hope i've made you proud. [ cheers and applause ] >> there's a sort of very formal day that takes place, so the new president and first lady come over. they meet the chief usher. they have tea. she said she felt emotional in terms of saying goodbye to the staff, but she was worried about shedding a tear knowing if the cameras caught that that someone would say she was...