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While the frigid temperatures moved the traditional pomp and circumstance indoors, the day still had its own Trump-style flair.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
Inauguration Day 2025 delivered pomp and circumstance, but also symbolism and style as President Donald Trump officially transitioned into the nation's highest office.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
The spell created by pomp and circumstance broke a bit for one performance during the ceremony.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2025
In addition to the usual pomp and circumstance, there will be a special vehicle: The garbage truck Trump rode in during his campaign.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
Inauguration Day 2025 delivered pomp and circumstance, but also symbolism and style as President Donald Trump officially transitioned into the nation's highest office.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
The spell created by pomp and circumstance broke a bit for one performance during the ceremony.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2025
In addition to the usual pomp and circumstance, there will be a special vehicle: The garbage truck Trump rode in during his campaign.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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