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| What time will Trump be president? A guide to the day | What time will Trump be president? A guide to the day |
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| Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to stream into Washington on 20 January to watch as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th US president. | Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to stream into Washington on 20 January to watch as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th US president. |
| All eyes will be on the US Capitol as Mr Trump formally replaces President Barack Obama in the White House. | All eyes will be on the US Capitol as Mr Trump formally replaces President Barack Obama in the White House. |
| Here is a guide to the historic transition. | Here is a guide to the historic transition. |
| What is a presidential inauguration? | What is a presidential inauguration? |
| The newly elected US president is sworn into office by the Chief Justice of the United States every four years at noon (17:00 GMT) on 20 January, as prescribed by the Constitution. | The newly elected US president is sworn into office by the Chief Justice of the United States every four years at noon (17:00 GMT) on 20 January, as prescribed by the Constitution. |
| The incoming president was historically inaugurated on 4 March, but the period of delay was shortened when the 20th Amendment was ratified in 1933. | The incoming president was historically inaugurated on 4 March, but the period of delay was shortened when the 20th Amendment was ratified in 1933. |
| The oath is part of a ceremony marking the peaceful transition of power on the steps in front of the US Capitol. | The oath is part of a ceremony marking the peaceful transition of power on the steps in front of the US Capitol. |
| The ceremony is then followed by a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue and later celebrated through a series of inaugural balls. | The ceremony is then followed by a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue and later celebrated through a series of inaugural balls. |
| What is the schedule of events? | What is the schedule of events? |
| 19 JANUARY | 19 JANUARY |
| 1. Trump leaves from Blair House on Friday morning 2. St John's Episcopal Church for morning service 3. White House coffee with Obama 4. US Capitol for Oath of office and address 5. National Mall, where spectators watch parade 6. Trump will walk past his hotel as he leads the parade to his new home | 1. Trump leaves from Blair House on Friday morning 2. St John's Episcopal Church for morning service 3. White House coffee with Obama 4. US Capitol for Oath of office and address 5. National Mall, where spectators watch parade 6. Trump will walk past his hotel as he leads the parade to his new home |
| 20 JANUARY | 20 JANUARY |
| 21 JANUARY | 21 JANUARY |
| Who is going to be there? | Who is going to be there? |
| President Obama and the first lady will accompany Mr Trump in a motorcade to the US Capitol for the official ceremony, where they will be joined by members of Congress, politicians as well as supporters. | President Obama and the first lady will accompany Mr Trump in a motorcade to the US Capitol for the official ceremony, where they will be joined by members of Congress, politicians as well as supporters. |
| Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, who lost to Mr Trump in November's election, are expected to attend. | Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, who lost to Mr Trump in November's election, are expected to attend. |
| George W Bush and his wife, Laura, as well as Jimmy Carter have also confirmed they will attend the ceremony. | George W Bush and his wife, Laura, as well as Jimmy Carter have also confirmed they will attend the ceremony. |
| George HW Bush, who was in hospital for respiratory problems, wrote a letter to Mr Trump wishing him well and apologising for missing the event due to health concerns. | George HW Bush, who was in hospital for respiratory problems, wrote a letter to Mr Trump wishing him well and apologising for missing the event due to health concerns. |
| An estimated 800,000 to 900,000 people are expected to flood the nation's capital on Friday for the inauguration, but it is unclear whether they will be there in celebration or protest, officials said. | An estimated 800,000 to 900,000 people are expected to flood the nation's capital on Friday for the inauguration, but it is unclear whether they will be there in celebration or protest, officials said. |
| President Barack Obama drew an estimated 1.8 million people to Washington when he took office eight years ago. | President Barack Obama drew an estimated 1.8 million people to Washington when he took office eight years ago. |
| The "level of enthusiasm" and demand for hotel rooms has not reached that of previous inaugurations, according to Elliott Ferguson, president of Destination DC, the city's convention and tourism bureau. | The "level of enthusiasm" and demand for hotel rooms has not reached that of previous inaugurations, according to Elliott Ferguson, president of Destination DC, the city's convention and tourism bureau. |
| In fact, some hotels have reduced the minimum-night stay from four nights to two. | In fact, some hotels have reduced the minimum-night stay from four nights to two. |
| Other hotels are only 50% full, but higher-end hotels appeared to have more bookings, he added. | Other hotels are only 50% full, but higher-end hotels appeared to have more bookings, he added. |
| Who is not going? | Who is not going? |
| More than 50 House Democrats are publicly refusing to attend the ceremony amid a feud between the newly elected president and the civil rights activist and congressman, John Lewis. | More than 50 House Democrats are publicly refusing to attend the ceremony amid a feud between the newly elected president and the civil rights activist and congressman, John Lewis. |
| Mr Lewis is among the congressmen who will not be in attendance. Some lawmakers have said they will instead attend the Women's March on Washington, a protest set to take place a day after the inauguration. | Mr Lewis is among the congressmen who will not be in attendance. Some lawmakers have said they will instead attend the Women's March on Washington, a protest set to take place a day after the inauguration. |
| Trump inauguration boycott escalates | Trump inauguration boycott escalates |
| What are the protests about? | What are the protests about? |
| Several demonstrations both protesting and supporting Mr Trump will take place around the city over the weekend. | Several demonstrations both protesting and supporting Mr Trump will take place around the city over the weekend. |
| Most notably, the Women's March on Washington is estimated to draw crowds of 200,000 people on 21 January. | Most notably, the Women's March on Washington is estimated to draw crowds of 200,000 people on 21 January. |
| It sets out to demonstrate for racial and gender equality, affordable healthcare, abortion rights and voting rights - issues perceived to be under threat from a Trump presidency. | It sets out to demonstrate for racial and gender equality, affordable healthcare, abortion rights and voting rights - issues perceived to be under threat from a Trump presidency. |
| The motorcycle group Bikers for Trump will also host a rally for the incoming president after the ceremony and before the inauguration parade. | The motorcycle group Bikers for Trump will also host a rally for the incoming president after the ceremony and before the inauguration parade. |
| Other protests include: | Other protests include: |
| How is Mr Trump celebrating? | How is Mr Trump celebrating? |
| Mr Trump has enlisted the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Radio City Rockettes, country stars Toby Keith and Lee Greenwood, 3 Doors Down as well as America's Got Talent contestant and singer Jackie Evancho to perform over the course of two days. | Mr Trump has enlisted the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Radio City Rockettes, country stars Toby Keith and Lee Greenwood, 3 Doors Down as well as America's Got Talent contestant and singer Jackie Evancho to perform over the course of two days. |
| Actor Jon Voight will also be in attendance, but it is unclear if he will speak or sing. | Actor Jon Voight will also be in attendance, but it is unclear if he will speak or sing. |
| Ms Evancho, who took second place on the talent show, will sing the national anthem. | Ms Evancho, who took second place on the talent show, will sing the national anthem. |
| The Trump transition team has reportedly struggled to secure high-profile entertainers. | The Trump transition team has reportedly struggled to secure high-profile entertainers. |
| A number of artists turned down the opportunity to play, including Elton John, Welsh singer Charlotte Church and American DJ Moby. | |
| Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday announced she had dropped an inauguration performance to stand in solidarity with the LGBT community while a Bruce Springsteen tribute band also decided to skip the event out of respect for the Boss, who is vocally critical of Mr Trump. | Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday announced she had dropped an inauguration performance to stand in solidarity with the LGBT community while a Bruce Springsteen tribute band also decided to skip the event out of respect for the Boss, who is vocally critical of Mr Trump. |
| The newly sworn-in president and vice-president will also stop by three official inaugural balls, which are typically attended by the incoming administration's supporters. | The newly sworn-in president and vice-president will also stop by three official inaugural balls, which are typically attended by the incoming administration's supporters. |
| When does he start work? | When does he start work? |
| The soon-to-be 45th president has vowed to roll back many of Mr Obama's policies on "day one" in office, but it is unclear whether that begins on Friday or Monday. | The soon-to-be 45th president has vowed to roll back many of Mr Obama's policies on "day one" in office, but it is unclear whether that begins on Friday or Monday. |
| Trump spokesman Sean Spicer told a news conference on Wednesday the president-elect may take four or five executive actions after he is sworn in on Friday. | Trump spokesman Sean Spicer told a news conference on Wednesday the president-elect may take four or five executive actions after he is sworn in on Friday. |
| But Mr Trump told the Times of London earlier this week that "day one" would not begin until Monday. | But Mr Trump told the Times of London earlier this week that "day one" would not begin until Monday. |
| "I mean my day one is going to be Monday because I don't want to be signing and get it mixed up with lots of celebration," he told the newspaper. | "I mean my day one is going to be Monday because I don't want to be signing and get it mixed up with lots of celebration," he told the newspaper. |
| Where Trump stands on key issues | Where Trump stands on key issues |
| Seven ways the world could change | Seven ways the world could change |
| Can Obamacare be repealed? | Can Obamacare be repealed? |
| How can I follow all this on the BBC? | How can I follow all this on the BBC? |
| To follow live coverage online, head to BBC News. | To follow live coverage online, head to BBC News. |
| BBC World News will broadcast rolling television coverage from 14:00 to 23:00 GMT (09:00 until 18:00 EST) on Friday. | BBC World News will broadcast rolling television coverage from 14:00 to 23:00 GMT (09:00 until 18:00 EST) on Friday. |
| Our special broadcast presented by Katty Kay in Washington will carry the event live, and feature analysis and international reaction throughout the day. | Our special broadcast presented by Katty Kay in Washington will carry the event live, and feature analysis and international reaction throughout the day. |
| Audiences in the UK can watch a News Channel special between 15:00 and 22:00 GMT. | Audiences in the UK can watch a News Channel special between 15:00 and 22:00 GMT. |
| BBC World Service radio will also be in Washington, broadcasting rolling coverage from 16:00 until 22:00 GMT (11:00 until 17:00 EST). | BBC World Service radio will also be in Washington, broadcasting rolling coverage from 16:00 until 22:00 GMT (11:00 until 17:00 EST). |