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Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson attended Trump's inauguration together. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with JD Vance.
Donald Trump Jr. and his new girlfriend, Bettina Anderson, attended inaugural events together.

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  • Donald Trump Jr. has reportedly broken up with Kimberly Guilfoyle and is dating Bettina Anderson.
  • Anderson attended the RNC in July but was first linked to Trump Jr. in September.
  • Anderson hosted a Trump campaign fundraiser in October and attended the inauguration with Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson appeared to make their public debut as a couple at President Donald Trump's inauguration following months of speculation about the nature of their relationship.

Trump Jr., who is Trump's oldest son, was previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and campaign advisor whom Trump chose to serve as his administration's ambassador to Greece.

Anderson, a Palm Beach socialite, model, and founder and executive director of the wildlife conservation nonprofit Project Paradise, was first spotted in the Trump family's orbit at the Republican National Convention in July.

Representatives for Trump Jr., Guilfoyle, and Anderson did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

Here's a timeline of their relationship.

July 2024: Bettina Anderson was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.
Bettina Anderson, wearing a red pantsuit, was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.
Bettina Anderson, wearing a red pantsuit, was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.

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Anderson was photographed sitting behind Trump Jr., Guilfoyle, and other members of the Trump family on the third and fourth days of the Republican National Convention.

Guilfoyle was still wearing her engagement ring.

September 2024: The Daily Mail reported that Anderson and Trump Jr. were seen kissing and eating brunch together in Palm Beach.
Bettina Anderson.
Bettina Anderson in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Anderson and Trump Jr. were photographed dining together at The Honor Bar, a restaurant located around 4 miles from Mar-a-Lago, The Daily Mail reported.

Neither responded to a request for comment in September about the nature of their relationship.

October 2024: Anderson cohosted a Trump campaign fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago featuring Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes a selfie at Mar-a-Lago.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Mar-a-Lago.

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Tickets to the fundraising dinner cost $100,000 per couple, and admission to a fireside chat cost $30,000 per couple, the Palm Beach Daily News reported. Serving on the hosting committee of the event required a $250,000 contribution.

December 2024: Anderson and Trump Jr. were photographed holding hands in Palm Beach, and Anderson tagged him in her Instagram story.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a dinner for Donald Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson during inauguration events.

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Anderson and Trump Jr. were photographed holding hands as they left Buccan, a restaurant in Palm Beach, on Anderson's 38th birthday, the Daily Mail reported.

Anderson also shared a photo on her Instagram story of a bouquet of flowers and a card reading, "Many have said you're aging out but I think you're perfect...happy birthday!" She tagged Trump Jr. in the post, appearing to indicate that he was the sender.

Later that month, Anderson joined Trump Jr. at the Trump family's New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.

December 2024: Trump Jr. told Page Six that he and Guilfoyle "will never stop caring for each other."
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. watch Donald Trump speak at a Trump rally in Florida.
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle.

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While Trump Jr. did not officially confirm that he and Guilfoyle had broken off their engagement, he said in a statement to Page Six that they "will always keep a special bond" and that he "could not be more proud of her and the important role she'll continue to play in my father's administration" as ambassador to Greece.

January 2024: Anderson and Trump Jr. attended inauguration events together in what appeared to mark their public debut as a couple.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with other Trump family members.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with other Trump family members at an inaugural reception.

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Anderson and Trump Jr. attended an inaugural reception at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, DC, on January 18. On January 19, they held hands and danced to "YMCA" with The Village People at the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball.

Anderson and Trump Jr. traveled to the Capitol Rotunda together on Inauguration Day but sat separately for the ceremony. Trump Jr. sat with his family members on the inaugural platform, while Anderson took her seat in the crowd.

Guilfoyle was also seated in the audience for the inauguration, not with the Trump family as she had been at the RNC.

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Photos show landmarks across the South covered in snow during its rare winter snowstorm

Bourbon Street covered in snow.
Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

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  • Winter Storm Enzo hit the Gulf Coast on Tuesday with heavy snowfall from Florida to Texas.
  • New Orleans and Pensacola, Florida, received record-breaking amounts of snow.
  • Snow blanketed landmarks such as Bourbon Street, Myrtle Beach, and Pensacola's Naval Air Station.

Winter Storm Enzo blanketed the Gulf Coast in snow on Tuesday and Wednesday, with winter storm warnings and heavy snowfall in Southern states from Florida to Texas.

Pensacola, Florida, received 7.6 inches of snow, breaking a record set in 1954. Snowfalls in New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, also broke decades-old records, according to the National Weather Service.

Schools and businesses shuttered across the South, and over 25,000 homes and businesses in Florida were left without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Poweroutage.us.

Photos show landmarks across the South covered in snow from the rare winter storm.

Naval Air Station Pensacola, the Navy base that hosts the National Naval Aviation Museum, was closed except for mission-essential personnel.
A sign for Pensacola, Florida, covered in snow.
Pensacola, Florida.

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In South Carolina, Myrtle Beach's oceanside SkyWheel Ferris wheel closed for the week due to 5.5 inches of snowfall.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, covered in snow.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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The grounds of the South Carolina State House in Columbia were covered in snow.
Snow falls on the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse.
The South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina.

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New Orleans received 8 inches of snow, shuttering popular tourist spots like Café Du Monde, which is known for its beignets.
Café Du Monde covered in snow.
Café Du Monde in New Orleans.

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New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street was largely empty on Tuesday due to the winter weather.
Bourbon Street covered in snow.
Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

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Heavy snowfall obscured signs at Caesars Superdome advertising Super Bowl LIX on February 9.
Caesars Superdome covered in snow.
Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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Snow clung to the branches of the oak trees in New Orleans' City Park.
City Park in New Orleans covered in snow.
City Park in New Orleans.

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Up to 6 inches of snow fell in parts of Houston, including a dusting at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros.
Minute Maid Park in Houston covered in snow.
Daikin Park in Houston.

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Locals went sledding at Buffalo Bayou Park near downtown Houston — a rare occurrence in Texas.
People sledding at Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston.
Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston.

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Ivanka Trump wore over $1.1 million worth of diamond jewelry at Donald Trump's inauguration

Ivanka Trump's diamond jewelry at Donald Trump's inauguration.
Ivanka Trump's diamond jewelry at Donald Trump's inauguration.

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  • Ivanka Trump wore diamond jewelry with a total value of $1.1 million at Donald Trump's inauguration.
  • She wore the jewelry with gowns designed by Oscar de la Renta and Givenchy.
  • Her diamond pieces came from Leviev, a jewelry brand owned by Israeli diamond magnate Lev Leviev.

Ivanka Trump wore over $1.1 million worth of diamond jewelry from Leviev at events held in honor of President Donald Trump's inauguration.

At a dinner the night before the inauguration, Ivanka Trump wore a custom Oscar de la Renta dress embroidered with crystals and pearls along with diamond and platinum pear-shaped drop earrings from Leviev. The 18.08-carat earrings retail for $900,000, a Leviev representative told Business Insider.

Ivanka Trump the day before the inauguration.
Ivanka Trump the day before the inauguration.

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At the Liberty Inaugural Ball after the swearing-in ceremony, Ivanka Trump wore two more pieces from Leviev: a diamond necklace totaling 50 carats and 10-carat diamond cluster earrings. The necklace retails for around $180,000 and the earrings cost $60,000, the representative said.

Ivanka's Givenchy haute-couture gown was inspired by a dress the fashion house created for Aubrey Hepburn's character in "Sabrina" in 1954.

Jared Kushner in black tie and Ivanka Trump in a white dress embroidered with black, and black gloves, at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at the Liberty Inaugural Ball.

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Between the two events, Ivanka Trump's inaugural jewelry totaled just over $1.1 million in value.

The jewelry brand was founded by Lev Leviev, an Israeli diamond magnate with ties to Ivanka's husband, Jared Kushner.

In 2015, Kushner bought four floors of the former New York Times headquarters from Africa Israel Investments, of which Leviev is the controlling shareholder, and its partner, Five Mile Capital, for $295 million.

Kushner will reportedly continue to advise his father-in-law on Middle East affairs in an unofficial capacity, while Ivanka Trump has made clear that she's done with politics.

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Photos show how the White House's decor has changed over the years

President Joe Biden meets in the Oval Office
Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

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  • The Oval Office has been expanded, renovated, and redecorated several times throughout US history.
  • Donald Trump redecorated the Oval Office with many of the same artifacts from his first term.
  • Truman renovated the State Dining Room in the '50s, and Jacqueline Kennedy restored it in the '60s.

The White House has 132 rooms, and each new US president gets $100,000 to redecorate them.

With every new president comes new design choices, often reflecting their values and political views.

We traced the histories of three significant White House rooms — the Oval Office, the Blue Room, and the State Dining Room — to see how their designs have changed over the years.

The Oval Office is the president's formal work space.
President Joe Biden signs an executive order in the Oval Office
Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

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The office's oval shape was inspired by the shape of the Blue Room on the first floor, according to the White House Historical Association.

It was completed in 1909 under President William Taft.
President Taft sits in the Oval Office.
William Taft in the Oval Office.

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The Oval Office was designed by architect Nathan C. Wyeth.

A fire destroyed much of the West Wing in 1929, so President Herbert Hoover restored and expanded it in 1930.
Construction on the new Oval Office, 1930.
The new Oval Office under construction.

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Among Hoover's upgrades was the Oval Office's first telephone.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt redesigned and moved the Oval Office in 1934.
The Oval Office in 1934.
The Oval Office in 1934.

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Roosevelt expanded the West Wing to accommodate more staff. The Oval Office was moved to the southeast corner of the White House, which had initially been a laundry-drying yard.

He also added details like a ceiling medallion.
The ceiling medallion inside the Oval Office.
The ceiling of the Oval Office.

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The ceiling depicts the Presidential Seal.

First lady Jacqueline Kennedy had the Resolute Desk restored in 1963.
The Oval Office, with a restored Resolute Desk, in 1963.
John F. Kennedy's Oval Office.

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The Resolute Desk was a gift from Queen Victoria to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880.

President Gerald Ford added his own touch with a burgundy color scheme and striped couches in 1975.
The Oval Office in 1975 during Gerald Ford's presidency.
Gerald Ford's Oval Office.

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Striped sofas were a popular furniture trend in the '70s.

President George H.W. Bush's Oval Office redecoration included a new rug with a gold Presidential Seal, new drapes, a coffee table, and two tall armchairs.
The Oval Office in 1990. It has a blue rug and blue curtains
George H.W. Bush's Oval Office.

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The armchairs on either side of the Resolute Desk, dating back to Hoover's time in the White House, were reupholstered in blue.

First lady Nancy Reagan designed a new Oval Office rug for her husband, President Ronald Reagan.
Oval Office Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan in the Oval Office.

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The rug featured olive branches along the border and sunbeam designs around the presidential seal in the center.

President Bill Clinton had a new blue rug and gold curtains installed.
The Oval Office in 1993 featuring a blue rug and yellow curtains
The Oval Office under Bill Clinton.

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The rug was made by The Scott Group of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

President George W. Bush preferred neutral tones for his Oval Office rug.
The Oval Office in 2001 decorated in neutral tones
The Oval Office under George W. Bush.

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The new gold rug featured a sunbeam design.

President Barack Obama added red curtains, striped wallpaper, and a new rug also made by The Scott Group.
President Barack Obama sits in the Oval Office, which has red curtains and striped wallpaper
Barack Obama in the Oval Office.

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The rug featured the Martin Luther King Jr. quote: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.'' 

During his first term, President Donald Trump reinstalled Clinton's gold curtains, lay down Ronald Reagan's rug, and added a portrait of President Andrew Jackson.
Donald Trump gestures to cameras in the Oval Office in 2017
Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

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Jackson's treatment of Native Americans, including the signing of the Indian Removal Act, has made him a controversial figure.

President Joe Biden removed Trump's portrait of Andrew Jackson and hung one of FDR, a progressive who guided the country out of troubled times.
President Joe Biden meets in the Oval Office
Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

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In addition to Roosevelt, the wall featured portraits of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton hung together to symbolize the benefits of different opinions.

Biden's Oval Office also included busts of fellow progressives and activists showcased throughout the room: Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, and labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

When Trump returned to the White House for his second term in 2025, he brought back the portrait of Jackson and the Reagan rug.
Donald Trump in the Oval Office in 2025.
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office during his second term.

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Trump also reinstated a red button on the Resolute Desk that summons a Diet Coke, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The Blue Room is where presidents receive guests.
President Donald Trump in the Blue Room in 2017.
Donald Trump in the Blue Room.

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The oval shape dates back to President George Washington's practice of holding levees, formal greeting receptions inspired by English court, according to the White House Historical Association.

FDR used the Blue Room as his temporary office while the Oval Office was being remodeled in 1934.
A black and white photo of the Blue Room of the White House in 1934
The Blue Room during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency.

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By 1940, Roosevelt cleared out and returned to the Oval Office.

During Kennedy's presidency, the Blue Room displayed various antiques and paintings.
The Blue Room in the White House in 1963.
The Blue Room in 1963.

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It also featured striped wallpaper.

Heavy blue curtains covered the windows in the 1970s.
The Blue Room in the White House in the 1970s.
The Blue Room.

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The striped wallpaper was replaced with dark blue.

When Hillary Rodham Clinton served as first lady, she unveiled a renovated Blue Room in 1995.
Hillary Clinton in the Blue Room in the White House in 1995
Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Blue Room.

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The room was remodeled after the Committee for the Preservation of the White House recommended that it be refurbished.

Most notably, the blue wallpaper was replaced with yellow wallpaper during the renovations.
The Blue Room in the White House in 2001.
George W. Bush and Tony Blair in the Blue Room.

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The Blue Room isn't just for ceremonial greetings. In 2001, President George W. Bush met with British Prime Minister Tony Blair there before addressing the nation in the wake of September 11.

The Blue Room is particularly festive during the holidays.
A Christmas tree in the Blue Room in 2009
The Blue Room at Christmas during Barack Obama's presidency.

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For the Obamas' first Christmas in the White House in 2009, the Blue Room was adorned with an 18-foot high Douglas fir illuminated with LED lights.

The Blue Room houses the official White House Christmas tree.
The Blue Room in the White House decorated for Christmas in 2021.
The official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room during Joe Biden's presidency.

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In 2021, first lady Jill Biden decorated the tree with doves carrying a banner with the names of every US state and territory.

The State Dining Room is where the White House hosts state and holiday dinners, as well as the occasional meeting.
People sit in the State Dining Room in the White House in 2017.
The State Dining Room during Donald Trump's first presidency.

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The menu is usually chosen by the first lady.

The State Dining Room was green during President Theodore Roosevelt's presidency in 1904.
The State Dining Room, with green carpet and green furnishings, in 1904.
The State Dining Room during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency.

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Roosevelt expanded the State Dining Room during the 1902 White House renovation and added a moose head to the walls.

The design stayed largely the same until President Harry Truman renovated the entire White House in 1952.
The White House State Dining Room, circa 1948, with wood paneling and carpet
The State Dining Room, circa 1948.

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The renovation cost $5.7 million, according to the Truman Library Institute.

Jacqueline Kennedy restored much of the White House, including the State Dining Room, in the early 1960s.
Jacqueline Kennedy shows off the State Dining Room in 1962.
Jacqueline Kennedy in the State Dining Room.

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She conducted a tour of the newly restored White House that was watched by more than 80 million Americans on television in 1962, according to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

During the Reagan presidency, the State Dining Room was decorated with yellow drapes and red tablecloths.
Bill Clinton in the State Dining Room in 1987.
Bill Clinton, then governor of Arkansas, in the State Dining Room.

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Back when Clinton was the governor of Arkansas, he spoke at the White House in the State Dining Room in 1987.

The State Dining Room was filled with pink flowers to welcome Australian Prime Minister John Howard in 2006.
The State Dining Room set for a state dinner in 2006.
The State Dining Room.

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It featured a cream-colored carpet and matching curtains.

A funky purple tablecloth with green chair cushions brightened up the State Dining Room in 2012 during Obama's presidency.
The State Dining Room set for a state dinner with purple and green colors in 2012.
The State Dining Room.

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The tables were set in honor of British Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to the White House.

The Stat Dining Room can transform into a performance space with mood lighting.
The State Dining Room in purple lighting in 2015.
The State Dining Room as a performance space.

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The State Dining Room was dramatically lit in purple in 2015 for a post-state dinner reception for the prime minister of Japan.

Trump was the first president since the 1920s to not host a state dinner during his first year in office.
The State Dining Room at the White House set for French President Emmanuel Macron's visit in 2018
The State Dining Room set for French President Emmanuel Macron's visit in 2018.

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He did host two state dinners during his presidency: President Emmanual Macron of France in 2018 and Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia in 2019.

Biden used the room for meetings and formal events, but he didn't host a state dinner until almost two years into his time in office.
President Joe Biden holds a meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House
Joe Biden in a meeting with private sector CEOs in the State Dining Room.

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During Biden's presidency, the State Dining Room featured the same curtains and rug from the Trump administration.

For his first state dinner in 2022, Biden hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in a glass pavilion on the South Lawn of the White House.
Biden's state dinner with Emmanuel Macron held in a glass pavilion on the South Lawn of the White House
Biden's state dinner for French president Emmanuel Macron on the South Lawn of the White House.

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The event featured a performance by Jon Batiste and a menu including Maine lobster and crème fraîche ice cream.

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Photos show the biggest moments from Donald Trump's inauguration

President Donald Trump speaking to journalists as he signs executive orders in the the White House.
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders inside the Oval Office on Monday.

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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn in on Monday, marking the end of former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris' time in the White House.

The inauguration was held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to winter weather. Former presidents, Trump family members, tech billionaires, and members of Congress attended the packed ceremony.

Photos show the biggest moments from the event.

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, the Bidens greeted the Trumps on the North Portico of the White House.
Joe Biden and Jill Biden greet Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House on Inauguration Day.
Joe Biden and Jill Biden welcomed Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff also greeted Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance.
Usha Vance, Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris, and JD Vance.
Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff greeted JD Vance and Usha Vance.

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Attendees took their seats in the Capitol Rotunda, where the inauguration was held due to freezing temperatures.
The Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day.
The Capitol Rotunda.

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Tech billionaires, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk, were seated on the inaugural platform.
Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk at Donald Trump's inauguration.
Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk at Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama took their seats in the Rotunda.
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George Bush, Laura Bush, and Barack Obama at Donald Trump's inauguration.
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George Bush, Laura Bush, and Barack Obama at Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Vice President JD Vance was the first to be sworn in.
JD Vance takes the oath of office.
JD Vance being sworn in as vice president.

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President Donald Trump took the oath of office at noon, per tradition.
Donald Trump is sworn in as president for the 2nd time.
Donald Trump being sworn in to office for the second time.

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Melania Trump's hat intercepted a kiss from her husband.
Donald Trump kissed Melania Trump at his inauguration
Donald Trump kissed Melania Trump at his inauguration.

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"The golden age of America begins right now," Trump said in his inaugural address, which included numerous policy proposals.
Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address.
Donald Trump's inaugural address.

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After Trump's address, Carrie Underwood sang "America the Beautiful."
Carrie Underwood sings at the inauguration.
Carrie Underwood singing "America the Beautiful."

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The Bidens departed the Capitol on Marine One, completing the peaceful transfer of power.
Marine One leaves the Capitol.
Marine One leaving the Capitol.

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Elon Musk addressed a crowd of Trump supporters during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena.
Elon Musk spoke onstage during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena
Elon Musk spoke onstage during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena.

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Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday evening using his signature Sharpie marker.
Donald Trump sitting at a desk in the center of an arena with multiple binders piled in front of him. He's holding up on of them, showing his large signature on one of the pages.
Trump signed executive orders in Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, on Monday evening.

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While answering questions and signing executive orders in the Oval Office, Trump held up a letter left for him by Biden.
President Trump in the Oval Office
President Trump in the Oval Office.

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At the Commander in Chief Ball on Monday evening, Trump and Vance cut a large cake with sabers.
U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance attend the Commander in Chief Ball
Trump and Vance cut a cake with a saber at the Commander in Chief ball.

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Trump and the first lady arrive at the Liberty Ball.
President Donald Trump, in black tie, and First Lady Melania Trump, in a black and white evening gown, arrive at the Liberty Inaugural Ball with a burst of lights behind them on January 20, 2025.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Inaugural Ball.

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Before Trump arrived at the Liberty Ball, Billy Ray Cyrus entertained the crowd.
Billy Ray Cyrus performs against a red backdrop during the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025
Billy Ray Cyrus performs during the Liberty Inaugural Ball.

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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump also made an appearance at the Liberty Ball.
Jared Kushner in black tie and Ivanka Trump in a white dress embroidered with black, and black gloves, at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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Trump and members of his family danced on stage at the ball.
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures next to his wife First Lady Melania Trump as they attend the Liberty Ball on Inauguration Day
Trump danced at the Liberty Ball with his family, including Melania, Tiffany, Eric, and Ivanka Trump.

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The family also danced at the Starlight Ball, the final event of Monday's inauguration.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, dance with other family members at the Starlight Ball.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance alongside other family members at the Starlight Ball.

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Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance also took to the dancefloor.
President Donald Trump dances with wife Melania and Vice President JD Vance and 2nd Lady Usha Vance dance, as crowds film on their cellphones, at the Starlight Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are joined by Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance at the Starlight Ball.

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Details you may have missed at Donald Trump's inauguration

Donald Trump is sworn in as president.
Donald Trump took the oath of office.

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  • President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were inaugurated on Monday.
  • Trump and Vance were both sworn in on family Bibles. Trump also used Abraham Lincoln's Bible.
  • Melania Trump wore an outfit by Adam Lippes and a hat by Eric Javits, both American designers.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn in on Monday in a ceremony full of meaningful symbols and hidden details.

Here's what you may have missed during the event.

First Lady Melania Trump wore a navy coat and skirt by American designer Adam Lippes.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump on Inauguration Day.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump on Inauguration Day.

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"The tradition of the presidential inauguration embodies the beauty of American democracy and today we had the honor to dress our first lady, Mrs. Melania Trump," Lippes said in a statement to Vogue. "Mrs. Trump's outfit was created by some of America's finest craftsmen and I take great pride in showing such work to the world."

Melania Trump also wore a wide-brimmed hat by Eric Javits.

Jill Biden wore purple, a color that symbolizes bipartisan unity.
Jill Biden and Joe Biden on Inauguration Day.
Jill Biden and Joe Biden.

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Jill Biden's purple ensemble was designed by Ralph Lauren.

Tech billionaires — including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk — were given priority seating over members of Trump's cabinet.
Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk at Donald Trump's inauguration.
Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Elon Musk at Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were seated in the Capitol Rotunda in front of incoming members of Trump's cabinet. Other politicians, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, watched the inauguration from an overflow room.

President Donald Trump took the oath of office on two Bibles, one that his mother gave him in 1955 and one that belonged to President Abraham Lincoln.
Donald Trump is sworn in as president.
Donald Trump took the oath of office.

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He used the same two Bibles during his first inauguration in 2017.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, whom Usha Vance clerked for, administered Vice President JD Vance's oath of office.
JD Vance takes the oath of office.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh administered the vice presidential oath of office.

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JD Vance and Usha Vance met at Yale Law School.

Usha Vance clerked for Kavanaugh in the US Court of Appeals; she also clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts. She worked as a litigator at Munger, Tolles & Olson and quit her job when JD Vance was chosen as Trump's running mate.

Vance was sworn in on a Bible that belonged to his maternal great-grandmother.
JD Vance takes the oath of office.
JD Vance took the oath of office.

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Vance received the Bible as a gift from his Mamaw, Bonnie Blanton Vance, when he left for his service in the Marine Corps.

Carrie Underwood sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella when the music didn't play due to technical difficulties.
Carrie Underwood sings at the inauguration.
Carrie Underwood sang "America the Beautiful."

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In a previous statement to Business Insider, the "American Idol" alum said she was "honored" and "humbled" to sing at the event.

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What Melania Trump, Jill Biden, and other notable guests wore to Donald Trump's inauguration

Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Melania Trump standing side-by-side and looking straight ahead.
Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Melania Trump at Monday's events.

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  • President Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.
  • Both Jill Biden and Melania Trump wore outfits by American designers.
  • Usha Vance, the second lady, wore a pink coat, while Ivanka Trump wore a green skirt suit.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office on Inauguration Day on Monday.

Political spouses, Trump family members, and other VIPs attended the festivities, which included the official swearing-in ceremony and black-tie events.

Here are the most notable inauguration outfits.

At the vice-presidential dinner on Saturday, Usha Vance, the second lady, wore a custom black velvet Oscar de la Renta gown.
JD Vane and Usha Vance walking together and holding hands. He's wearing a suit and black bow tie and she's wearing a black strapless gown.
JD Vance and Usha Vance.

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Ivanka Trump wore a custom Oscar de la Renta dress embroidered with crystals and pearls to an inaugural dinner on Sunday.
Ivanka Trump speaking with others, including Elon Musk, in a formal dining hall. She's wearing an embellished off-the-shoulder dress.
Ivanka Trump.

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On Inauguration Day, Melania Trump, the first lady, wore a navy coat and skirt by the American designer Adam Lippes with a wide-brimmed hat by Eric Javits.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump walking together outside. he's wearing a long black coat, and she's wearing  a fitted navy coat and a navy wide-brimmed hat.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

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Jill Biden, the former first lady, wore a purple coat and dress designed by Ralph Lauren, a color often worn to symbolize bipartisan unity.
Jill Biden and Joe Biden walking together on a red carpet outside the White House. She's wearing a purple outfit with a matching coat, gloves, and shoes. He's wearing a navy suit and tie.
Jill Biden and Joe Biden.

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris wore a black pantsuit with zipper detailing.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Deb Fischer standing with their hands clasped, looking down. Harris is wearing a black pantsuit with a silver zipper.
Kamala Harris, center.

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Usha Vance wore a pink Oscar de la Renta coat and scarf with tan Manolo Blahnik boots.
Usha Vance holding onto JD Vance's arm as the walk together on the street. She's wearing a light-pink coat and scarf with tan gloves and boots. He's wearing a black coat and a red tie.
Usha Vance and JD Vance.

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Many of Trump's children and their families wore dark blues.
Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. standing together, with Eric and Donald holding up their phones.
Lara Trump, Eric Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. after the inauguration.

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Ivanka Trump wore an asymmetrical forest-green Dior skirt suit to the inauguration with a matching beret and black stilettos.
Ivanka Trump walking with her family next to three big black cars. She's wearing a dark-green skirt suit and beret and black heels.
Ivanka Trump wore a deep-green Dior skirt suit with black stilettos.

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Tiffany Trump accessorized her blue velvet dress with Christian Louboutin boots.
Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos walking together outside. She's wearing a long blue velvet coat and black leather boots, and he's wearing a long navy coat and red tie.
Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos.

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Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump wore a gray turtleneck sweater dress and a necklace with a gold heart pendant.
Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter, Kai Trump, arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter Kai Trump.

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Former President George W. Bush wore a navy suit and blue tie. The former first lady Laura Bush wore a rust-colored dress with a pearl necklace and pearl earrings.
Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and Barack Obama standing with others. Laura Bush is wearing a rust-colored dress with a pearl necklace.
George W. Bush and Laura Bush.

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Former President Bill Clinton and the former secretary of state Hillary Clinton coordinated in deep-blue outfits. Hillary Clinton wore a Stella McCartney pantsuit and accessorized with a Peace on Earth brooch from the jewelry designer Ann Hand.
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and George W. Bush talking and laughing.
Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and George W. Bush.

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Former President Barack Obama wore a black suit and a striped blue tie. The former first lady Michelle Obama didn't attend the inauguration.
George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and Barack Obama standing together, smiling.
Barack Obama, third from left.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence wore a black suit and blue speckled tie.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrives ahead of the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
Mike Pence.

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Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancée, wore a white Alexander McQueen suit and a white lace bra.
Lauren Sanchez at the inauguration.
Lauren Sánchez, second from the left.

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Melania Trump let her hair down and changed into a black-and-white dress by Hervé Pierre for the Commander-in-Chief Ball.
President Donald Trump and his wife First Lady Melanie Trump attend the Commander-in-Chief Ball after Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

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Usha Vance switched to a sequined blue dress as she appeared with her husband, Vice President JD Vance, at the Commander-in-Chief Ball.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance arrive at the Commander-in-Chief Ball.
JD Vance and Usha Vance.

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Ivanka Trump wore a Givenchy haute-couture gown to the Liberty Ball. Kushner matched her look in a black tuxedo.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at the Liberty Ball.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.

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Kai Trump wore a sparkly Sherri Hill dress to the Liberty Ball.
Kai Trump and Donald Trump Jr. at the Liberty Ball.
Donald Trump Jr. and Kai Trump.

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Photos show what the presidential inauguration looked like 100 years ago

President Calvin Coolidge and first lady Grace Coolidge at the 1925 inauguration.
President Calvin Coolidge and first lady Grace Coolidge at the 1925 inauguration.

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  • On March 4, 1925, nearly 100 years ago, President Calvin Coolidge was inaugurated for a second time.
  • He served a partial term beginning in 1923 after the death of President Warren G. Harding.
  • Coolidge's inauguration was the first to be broadcast live on the radio, with 22.8 million listeners.

On January 20, Donald Trump will be inaugurated for his second non-consecutive term as president in a tradition as old as the United States itself.

Nearly 100 years ago, President Calvin Coolidge took the same oath of office outside the Capitol. His inauguration was the first to be broadcast live on the radio, and he did not host any inaugural balls as part of his efforts to curb excessive government spending.

In honor of the coming inauguration, here's a look back at what the celebrations looked like a century ago.

President Calvin Coolidge, first lady Grace Coolidge, Vice President Charles Dawes, and second lady Caro Dawes posed together at the White House before leaving for the inauguration.
Calvin Coolidge and Grace Coolidge with Charles Dawes and Caro Dawes.
From left to right: Grace Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge, Caro Dawes, and Charles Dawes.

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Calvin Coolidge served a partial term beginning in 1923 after the death of President Warren G. Harding and was reelected in 1924.

Charles Dawes was chosen as Coolidge's vice presidential nominee at the 1924 Republican National Convention.

Onlookers lined the streets of Washington, DC, to catch a glimpse of the president.
Calvin Coolidge's inaugural parade.
Calvin Coolidge and Grace Coolidge rode to the inauguration in a car.

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Calvin Coolidge and Grace Coolidge rode to the inauguration in a convertible automobile accompanied by a mounted honor guard and cavalry escort.

At a press conference ahead of the inauguration, Calvin Coolidge said he intended for the event to be "moderate in its proportions and moderate in its expenditures." He saved the joint Congressional Inaugural Committee $16,000 by reducing the size of the parade and the amount of security, stands, and decorations, according to the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

Vendors sold souvenir buttons to commemorate the event.
Buttons sold for Calvin Coolidge's inauguration.
Vendors sold Calvin Coolidge buttons on Inauguration Day.

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The buttons featured the faces of Calvin Coolidge and Charles Dawes. Today, the mementos are rare collectibles.

Crowds gathered outside the Capitol to watch the inauguration.
An aerial view of the 1925 inauguration.
Crowds at the inauguration of Calvin Coolidge.

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Around 30,000 people attended the 1925 inauguration, UPI reported.

Chief Justice and former President William Howard Taft administered the oath of office — the first time a former president swore in another president.
Calvin Coolidge takes the oath of office.
The inauguration of Calvin Coolidge.

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Grace Coolidge did not hold the Bible for her husband's swearing-in ceremony. In 1964, Lady Bird Johnson became the first incoming first lady to hold the Bible for her husband, Lyndon B. Johnson.

In his inaugural address, Calvin Coolidge spoke about the need to cut taxes and reduce wasteful government spending.
Calvin Coolidge delivers his inaugural address.
Calvin Coolidge delivered his inaugural address.

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"The men and women of this country who toil are the ones who bear the cost of the government," he said. "Every dollar that we carelessly waste means that their life will be so much the more meager. Every dollar that we prudently save means that their life will be so much the more abundant."

Coolidge's inauguration was the first to be broadcast live on the radio. Around 22.8 million listeners tuned in.
Crowds listen to Calvin Coolidge's inauguration speech over the radio.
Crowds listened to Calvin Coolidge's inaugural address over the radio in New York City's Union Square.

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The ceremony was broadcast across the country over AT&T telephone wires. Photos of the event were also sent to newsrooms via wire photography transmissions. From Washington, DC, it took seven minutes for photos to reach New York City and an hour to reach Los Angeles, according to the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

Calvin Coolidge did not throw or attend any inaugural balls, though some private charity balls were held in his honor.
Calvin Coolidge's inaugural ball.
An inaugural charity ball held for Calvin Coolidge's inauguration.

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The United States Navy Band Orchestra performed at a charity inaugural ball held in honor of Calvin Coolidge at the Mayflower Hotel, even though the president himself wasn't in attendance.

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10 things to know about JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice president

Donald Trump and JD Vance
Donald Trump chose former Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate in the 2024 election.

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  • Former Ohio Sen. JD Vance will serve as Donald Trump's vice president.
  • A former Trump critic, Vance rose to fame as the author of a bestselling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy."
  • Vance was elected to the Senate in 2022 and became an outspoken supporter of Trump.

Donald Trump's dramatic Veepstakes came to an end with the selection of JD Vance as the former president's running mate in June. As of Inauguration Day, the former senator from Ohio will serve as the next vice president of the United States.

Despite winning the coveted spot as Trump's No. 2, though, Vance has had a winding path through Trumpism and politics overall.

Here are 10 things you need to know about Vance, the 50th vice president and heir apparent to the MAGA movement.

Born James Donald Bowman in Middletown, Ohio, JD Vance grew up in the Rust Belt and joined the Marines after high school.
JD Vance in 2017.
JD Vance.

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Vance served in Iraq as a public affairs marine, escorting members of the press and writing stories about service members. He wrote in his 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," that the Marine Corps "taught me how to live like an adult."

"It was in the Marine Corps where I first ordered grown men to do a job and watched them listen; where I learned that leadership depended far more on earning the respect of your subordinates than on bossing them around; where I discovered how to earn that respect; and where I saw that men and women of different social classes and races could work as a team and bond like family," he wrote, according to an excerpt published by Military.com.

He went on to study at Ohio State University and Yale Law School.
Yale Law School.
Yale Law School.

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Vance majored in political science and philosophy at Ohio State and graduated summa cum laude. He then graduated from Yale Law School in 2013.

While at Yale, law professor and "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" author Amy Chua encouraged Vance to write a memoir about his upbringing.

Before becoming an author and politician, Vance worked at a venture capital firm backed by billionaire Peter Thiel.
JD Vance shakes hands with Tim Cook.
JD Vance worked at VC firms before entering politics.

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As a law student, Vance attended a talk by PayPal founder Peter Thiel. He wrote in The Lamp in 2020 that it was "the most significant moment" of his time at Yale.

After two clerkships and a brief career in corporate law, Vance began working at Mithril Capital, a firm backed by Thiel, in 2016. A year later, he moved to Revolution, a VC firm in Washington, DC.

He wrote a best-selling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy."
Vance signs a copy of "Hillbilly Elegy."
Vance's novel, "Hillbilly Elegy," illustrated the lives of poor white Americans just before Trump's first presidency.

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Vance published "Hillbilly Elegy" in the summer of 2016, before Trump was elected or projected to win the presidency. The memoir, which became a New York Times bestseller, focuses on Vance's experience growing up poor in Ohio and Kentucky and was largely read as an honest illustration of America's white working class. After Trump won, many turned to the book as an explanation for Trump's meteoric and unexpected rise.

A movie adaptation of "Hillbilly Elegy" came out on Netflix in 2020.

Vance is married to former litigator Usha Chilukuri Vance.
JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, embrace.
JD Vance is married to Usha Chilukuri Vance.

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Vance met his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, when they were both students at Yale Law School. In "Hillbilly Elegy," he wrote that Chilukuri Vance was his "Yale spirit guide" who encouraged him to seek opportunities within the elite institution. They wed in 2014.

Chilukuri Vance clerked for Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the US Court of Appeals before he became a Supreme Court Justice and also clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts, The New York Times reported. She worked as a litigator at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson, then quit her job when Trump chose Vance as his running mate.

Vance and his wife have three young children.
JD Vance holds his son, Vivek.
JD Vance with his son, Vivek.

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They have two sons, Ewan and Vivek, and a daughter, Mirabel.

In February, Vance read "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss on the Senate floor in honor of Vivek's 4th birthday.

Vance started out as a "Never Trumper," but slowly changed his tune and embraced the former president.
Trump and Vance shake hands as Vance smiles.
JD Vance opposed Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, but supported him in 2020.

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When he published "Hillbilly Elegy," Vance was a self-described "Never Trumper" and even called the former president "reprehensible" in a now-deleted X post.

As the years — and Trump presidency — wore on, though, Vance started to take a different approach. He told The Financial Times in 2018 that the former president "recognizes the frustration that exists in large parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, eastern Kentucky, and so forth."

Come 2020, Vance supported Trump's campaign and expressed regret for his previous stance. The tide turned in both directions, as Trump began to support Vance's foray into politics.

In 2021, Vance entered a crowded Senate primary race.
A pin supporting Vance's senate run.
Vance announced his candidacy in 2021 and entered a crowded primary race.

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A junior congressman, Vance was only elected to the Senate in 2022 but has since become one of Trump's most loyal supporters. He entered a cramped Ohio primary in 2021 in the mold of an unrelenting Trump supporter and anti-elitist.

Vance embraced the former president's policies and eventually earned his coveted endorsement. With Trump's blessing, he catapulted through the primary and into Congress.

Vance served on various congressional committees and represents the "New Right."
Vance walking in the Senate
As a senator, Vance tried to push the Republican Party in a more conservative, populist direction.

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In the Senate, Vance serves on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; the Joint Economic Committee; and the Special Committee on Aging. Like Trump, he has an isolationist bent on foreign policy and takes a hard-line approach to immigration.

During his limited time in office, Vance has come to embody what Politico dubbed the "New Right" movement — an ill-defined coalition of younger conservatives who are trying to push the Republican party toward more populism, conservatism, and nationalism.

Vance will be one of the youngest vice presidents in US history.
Former President Donald Trump and JD Vance together at the RNC
Donald Trump and JD Vance at the Republican National Convention.

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Trump announced Vance as his vice presidential pick in a post on Truth Social in June. In it, he celebrated Vance's business background and said that, as vice president, the youngster "will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN."

Together, they went on to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz in the 2024 election.

Upon taking the oath of office, 40-year-old Vance will become one of the youngest vice presidents in the nation's history — as well as the first millennial VP — and well-positioned to inherit the MAGA crown.

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Inside the relationship of JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri Vance, the incoming vice president and second lady

JD Vance and Usha Vance.
JD Vance will serve as the next vice president of the United States, making his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, second lady.

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  • JD Vance, who will serve as Donald Trump's vice president, is a former senator from Ohio.
  • Vance met his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, while they were both students at Yale Law School.
  • They wed in both Christian and Hindu ceremonies in 2014 and have three children.

When Fox News asked Usha Chilukuri Vance in June how she felt about her husband, JD Vance, being considered as Donald Trump's running mate, she told host Lawrence Jones that she was "not raring to change anything about our lives right now."

But it later appeared she came around, standing alongside Vance and Trump at the Republican National Convention as her husband was officially nominated to join the ticket and again at the Trump campaign's victory party in November.

Vance, the junior senator from Ohio and bestselling author of "Hillbilly Elegy," and Chilukuri Vance, a litigator whose résumé includes a Supreme Court clerkship, met as students at Yale Law School and wed in 2014.

Here's a look inside the relationship of the newest GOP power couple who will serve as vice president and second lady.

Born in Ohio and raised by his grandparents in Kentucky, JD Vance joined the Marines and graduated from Ohio State University.
JD Vance
JD Vance.

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Vance served as a public affairs marine in Iraq, liaising between service members and members of the press. After his military service, he majored in political science and philosophy at Ohio State University.

Usha Chilukuri Vance studied history at Yale and taught American history in Guangzhou as a Yale-China Teaching Fellow.
Usha Vance.
Usha Chilukuri Vance.

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Chilukuri Vance grew up in a suburb of San Diego. Her parents are Indian immigrants.

Chilukuri Vance told Fox News in June that her parents' Hindu faith was "one of the things that made them such good parents, that make them very good people."

She was a registered Democrat until 2014.

The couple met while they were students at Yale Law School.
Usha Vance kisses her husband, JD Vance, on the cheek.
JD Vance and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance.

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In law school, Chilukuri Vance served as executive development editor of the Yale Law Journal and managing editor of the Yale Journal of Law and Technology, according to a bio on the website of her former employer, Munger, Tolles & Olson, that has since been removed.

She also worked pro bono with the Supreme Court Advocacy Clinic, the Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic, and the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project.

Chilukuri Vance told NBC News in 2017 that she and Vance took all of their classes together and were friends before they started dating. When they were assigned to work on a brief together, Chilukuri Vance said she was impressed by his diligence.

"I've never seen anybody so starstruck," their law school professor, Amy Chua, said of Vance in an interview with NBC News. "It was love at first sight."

They wed in 2014 and held both Christian and Hindu ceremonies.
JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, embrace.
JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri Vance at an election night event.

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Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019, The American Conservative reported. Chilukuri Vance was raised Hindu.

When asked about their interfaith marriage in a June interview with Fox News, Chilukuri Vance replied: "There are a lot of things that we just agree on, I think, especially when it comes to family life, how to raise our kids. So I think the answer really is that we just talk a lot."

In 2016, Vance published his best-selling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," in which he wrote about his relationship with Chilukuri Vance.
Vance signs a copy of "Hillbilly Elegy."
JD Vance's memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," came out in 2016.

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Vance's memoir details his working-class upbringing and the lives of poor, white Americans. He also wrote about how Chua, his professor, encouraged him to focus on his relationship with Chilukuri Vance as a Yale law student.

When Vance asked Chua to recommend him for a federal clerkship, she warned him that it's "the type of thing that destroys relationships."

"Amy's advice stopped me from making a life-altering decision. It prevented me from moving a thousand miles away from the person I eventually married," Vance wrote.

"Most important, it allowed me to accept my place at this unfamiliar institution — it was okay to chart my own path and okay to put a girl above some shortsighted ambition," he continued. "My professor gave me permission to be me."

After law school, Vance worked at VC firms while Chilukuri Vance landed prestigious clerkships.
JD Vance shakes hands with Tim Cook.
JD Vance with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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Vance worked at Mithril Capital, a VC firm backed by Peter Thiel, in 2016. One former coworker previously told Business Insider that Vance was often away from the job promoting his book, "Hillbilly Elegy."

Thiel ended up being instrumental in Vance's rise to power in politics, donating $15 million to his Senate campaign and encouraging Trump to choose Vance as his running mate, The New York Times reported.

Vance went on to work at Revolution, a VC firm in Washington, DC, before founding his own firm, Narya Capital, in 2019.

Meanwhile, Chilukuri Vance worked as a litigator at Munger, Tolles & Olson before leaving to clerk for Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the US Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts. Following her clerkships, she returned to Munger, Tolles & Olson, according to a bio on the firm's website that has since been removed.

They have three children.
JD Vance and Usha Vance with their children, Vivek and Mirabel.
JD Vance and Usha Vance with their children.

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Their first child, Ewan, was born a month before Chilukuri Vance began her clerkship with Chief Justice Roberts, NBC News reported. They also have another son, Vivek, and a daughter, Mirabel.

Chilukuri Vance appeared in a political ad and at campaign events when Vance ran for Congress in 2022.
JD Vance celebrates his election victory with his hands in the air as Usha Vance looks on.
JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri Vance at an election night watch party.

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In the ad, Chilukuri Vance described her husband as "an incredible father" and "my best friend."

In an interview with Newsmax about the ad, Chilukuri Vance also responded to media reports about Vance's dramatic transformation from a "Never Trumper" to a staunch Trump supporter.

"Sometimes people say that he's changed a lot, but the truth is I've known him now for so many years and he's always been so true to himself," she said.

As Trump vetted Vance for the vice presidency, Chilukuri Vance expressed ambivalence about the possibility of him being chosen.
Republican Senate candidate JD Vance and former President Donald Trump speak at a Save America Rally to support Republican candidates running for state and federal offices in the state at the Covelli Centre during on September 17, 2022 in Youngstown, Ohio.
Donald Trump and JD Vance.

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"I'm not raring to change anything about our lives right now, but I really believe in JD and I love him, so we'll see what happens with our lives," she told Fox News in June 2024.

When Trump chose Vance as his 2024 running mate in July, Chilukuri Vance quit her job as a litigator.
JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri Vance arrive at the RNC.
JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri Vance arrive at the Republican National Convention.

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On the first day of the Republican National Convention, when Trump announced Vance as his vice presidential pick, a spokesperson for Munger, Tolles & Olsen told ABC News that Chilukuri Vance had left the firm.

"Usha has been an excellent lawyer and colleague, and we thank her for her years of work and wish her the best in her future career," the spokesperson said.

Chilukuri Vance spoke at the Republican National Convention about meeting and falling in love with Vance.
Usha Vance speaking at the RNC.
Usha Chilukuri Vance at the Republican National Convention.

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Chilukuri Vance said that when they first met, Vance approached their differences "with curiosity and enthusiasm."

"Although he's a meat and potatoes kind of guy, he adapted to my vegetarian diet and learned to cook food from my mother, Indian food," Chilukuri Vance said in her speech. "Before I knew it, he'd become an integral part of my family, a person I could not imagine living without."

Vance acknowledged racist attacks against his wife from white supremacists.
JD Vance and Usha Vance.
JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri Vance at a campaign stop.

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After white nationalist Nick Fuentes questioned Vance's ability to "support white identity" with an Indian wife, Vance voiced support for Chilukuri Vance.

"Look, I love my wife so much. I love her because she's who she is," he said in an interview with Megyn Kelly in July. "Obviously, she's not a white person, and we've been attacked by some white supremacists over that. But I just, I love Usha."

He also hit back against the attacks on ABC News' "This Week," telling host Jonathan Karl in August, "Look, my attitude to these people attacking my wife is, she's beautiful, she's smart. What kind of man marries Usha? A very smart man and a very lucky man, importantly."

He continued, "Don't attack my wife. She's out of your league."

Vance thanked his "beautiful wife" in a post on X after he and Trump won the election in November.
Usha Vance and JD Vance with members of the Trump family on election night.
Usha Chilukuri Vance and JD Vance with members of the Trump family on election night.

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Chilukuri Vance appeared alongside her husband and members of the Trump family at the campaign's election night event in Palm Beach, Florida.

"THANK YOU!" Vance wrote on X after the election results came in. "To my beautiful wife for making it possible to do this. To President Donald J. Trump, for giving me such an opportunity to serve our country at this level. And to the American people, for their trust. I will never stop fighting for ALL of you."

After the inauguration, the Vance family will move into the official vice presidential residence on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory.

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Photos show inaugural gowns first ladies have worn over the last 100 years

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump at an inaugural ball in 2017.

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  • President Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20.
  • First ladies have worn tailored suits and glamorous designer dresses to inaugural festivities.
  • Many first ladies' inaugural gowns are displayed at the National Museum of American History.

President Joe Biden left office on January 20, and President Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second non-consecutive term.

While the inauguration is really about swearing in the next president, first ladies throughout history have stolen the show with their tailored suits and glamorous designer dresses.

First ladies traditionally donate their Inauguration Day looks to the National Museum of American History's exhibit of inaugural gowns, which dates back to 1912.

Here's a look back at the stylish ensembles that first ladies have worn on Inauguration Day.

Grace Coolidge, 1925
Calvin Coolidge and Grace Coolidge at the 1925 inauguration.
Calvin Coolidge and Grace Coolidge.

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Grace Coolidge was all smiles in a gray dress and top hat to match President Calvin Coolidge's during his second inauguration.

Grace Coolidge was an immensely popular first lady whose friendliness balanced Calvin Coolidge's reserved nature, according to the White House.

Lou Henry Hoover, 1929
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Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover.

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Lou Henry Hoover wore a velvet dress with a zig-zag pattern to Herbert Hoover's inauguration.

In May 1929, she became the first first lady to appear in Vogue, Katherine A.S. Sibley wrote in "A Companion to First Ladies."

Eleanor Roosevelt, 1933
Eleanor Roosevelt in her inaugural gown.
Eleanor Roosevelt.

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The shade of Eleanor Roosevelt's inaugural gown became known as "Eleanor Blue" at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first inauguration.

Eleanor Roosevelt's dress and matching wrap were made of velvet, The New York Times reported. Her gowns were designed and made entirely in the US.

Eleanor Roosevelt, 1937
Eleanor Roosevelt.
Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Eleanor Roosevelt chose a white Sally Milgrim design for her husband's second inauguration.

Eleanor Roosevelt, 1941
Eleanor Roosevelt in her inaugural gown in 1941.
Eleanor Roosevelt.

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She wore another ivory dress for Franklin D. Roosevelt's third inauguration in 1941.

Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945
Eleanor Roosevelt in her inauguration looks from 1945.
Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Eleanor Roosevelt wore a pink lace gown to her husband's historic fourth inauguration.

In 1951, the 22nd Amendment was ratified, placing limits on the number of terms a president could serve.

Bess Truman, 1945
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Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman.

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No inaugural ball was held when President Harry S. Truman was sworn in shortly after Roosevelt's death in 1945. Bess Truman wore a matching skirt suit set with a ruffled blouse when her husband took the oath of office.

Bess Truman, 1949
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Bess Truman, left, with members of the Truman family.

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In 1949, Bess Truman wore a fur coat to her husband's second inauguration. Later, for the inaugural balls, she wore a gray satin dress with a silver feather pattern.

Mamie Eisenhower, 1953
Mamie Eisenhower’s Inaugural Gown, 1953
Mamie Eisenhower and Dwight Eisenhower.

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Mamie Eisenhower wore a pale-pink de soie inaugural gown which was embroidered with over 2,000 rhinestones.

Mamie Eisenhower, 1957
Mamie Eisenhower in her inaugural gown in 1957.
Mamie Eisenhower.

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Mamie Eisenhower's 1957 inaugural gown, designed by Nettie Rosenstein, was embroidered with pearls, crystals, and topaz.

Jacqueline Kennedy, 1961
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Jacqueline Kennedy.

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Jacqueline Kennedy attended the inaugural balls wearing a sleeveless off-white silk chiffon gown with a matching cape that she helped design in collaboration with Ethel Frankau of Bergdorf Custom Salon.

Lady Bird Johnson, 1963
Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as president aboard Air Force One.
Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson consoled Jacqueline Kennedy after Johnson was sworn in as president.

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After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, his vice president, Lyndon B. Johnson, took the oath of office in a haphazard ceremony aboard Air Force One. Lady Bird Johnson wore a simple dress with a pearl necklace.

Lady Bird Johnson, 1965
Lady Bird Johnson in her yellow inaugural gown in 1965.
Lady Bird Johnson.

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When Lyndon B. Johnson was reelected in 1965, Lady Bird Johnson wore a bright-yellow gown ordered from Neiman Marcus.

Pat Nixon, 1969
Pat Nixon's inaugural gown in 1969.
Pat Nixon.

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Pat Nixon also wore a yellow inaugural ball gown. Hers was made of silk satin and featured Swarovski crystals.

Pat Nixon, 1973
Pat Nixon.
Pat Nixon.

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Pat Nixon wore a turquoise gown designed by Adele Simpson for President Richard Nixon's second inauguration.

Betty Ford, 1974
Betty Ford and Gerald Ford on inauguration day.
Betty Ford and Gerald Ford.

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There were no formal inaugural festivities after Richard Nixon resigned and President Gerald Ford became president in 1974. Betty Ford wore a blue skirt suit for his swearing-in ceremony.

Rosalynn Carter, 1977
Rosalynn in a blue and gold embellished long sleeve gown and Jimmy in a black tuxedo.
Rosalynn Carter and Jimmy Carter.

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Rosalynn Carter's blue chiffon inaugural gown, designed by Mary Matise for Jimmae, was the same dress that she wore to Jimmy Carter's inauguration as governor of Georgia.

Nancy Reagan, 1981
Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan at the 1981 inauguration wearing formalwear
Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan.

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Nancy Reagan wore a one-shouldered lace gown over silk satin to the 1981 inaugural balls. The dress and gloves were designed by James Galanos. Her beaded shoes were from David Evins.

Nancy Reagan, 1985
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Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan.

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Nancy Reagan wore another James Galanos gown for her husband's second inauguration. The white chiffon gown was embroidered with glass beads that reportedly took more than 300 hours to apply by hand.

Barbara Bush, 1989
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George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush.

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Barbara Bush wore a royal-blue gown with a velvet bodice to the inaugural balls. The dress' designer, Arnold Scaasi, called her "the most glamorous grandmother in the United States," according to the Smithsonian.

Hillary Clinton, 1993
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton at the 1993 inauguration.
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton.

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Hillary Clinton wore a violet beaded lace sheath gown with a blue velvet silk overskirt to the 1993 inaugural balls. The dress was designed by Sarah Phillips and made by New York theatrical costume designer Barbara Matera Ltd.

Hillary Clinton, 1997
Hillary Clinton's 1997 inaugural gown.
Hillary Clinton.

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For Bill Clinton's second inauguration, Hillary Clinton wore an ivory gown with metallic embellishments by Oscar de la Renta.

Laura Bush, 2001
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George W. Bush and Laura Bush with their daughters Jenna Bush and Barbara Bush.

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Laura Bush attended inaugural balls in a red gown by Texas designer Michael Faircloth. The dress was made of Chantilly lace embroidered with crystals over silk georgette.

Laura Bush, 2005
Laura Bush and George W. Bush at the 2005 inauguration.
Laura Bush and George W. Bush.

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Laura Bush chose a silver Oscar de la Renta gown for the 2005 inaugural balls.

Michelle Obama, 2009
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Michelle Obama and Barack Obama.

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Michelle Obama wore a custom white inaugural gown by Jason Wu. The dress was made of white silk chiffon and sparkled with organza flower embellishments containing Swarovski crystal centers.

Michelle Obama, 2013
Michelle Obama at the inauguration in 2013.
Michelle Obama.

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She wore Jason Wu again in 2013, this time choosing a red cross-halter strap gown.

Melania Trump, 2017
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Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

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Melania Trump wore an off-the-shoulder white gown with a slit accompanied by a thin burgundy ribbon to the inaugural balls. The dress was designed by Hervé Pierre in collaboration with Melania Trump.

Jill Biden, 2021
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Joe Biden and Jill Biden.

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There were no inaugural balls in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Jill Biden did change into a white dress and matching cashmere coat by Gabriela Hearst for the small evening celebrations. The coat was embroidered with flowers representing every US state and territory.

Melania Trump, 2025
Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the 2025 inauguration.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

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At the 2025 inaugural balls, Melania Trump wore a strapless white gown with black trim by Hervé Pierre, who designed her first inaugural gown in 2017. A black choker and white heels completed the look.

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19 ways the world is designed for right-handed people

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Keanu Reeves signs a fan's hat with his left hand.

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  • About 10% of people in the world are left-handed.
  • Lefties have to endure lots of little daily struggles righties might not think about.
  • Swiping credit cards and cutting with scissors are just two harder tasks.

The world isn't always easy for left-handed people. While they may have the advantage in some sports, many everyday tools were designed for their right-handed counterparts.

Because only around 10% of the population is left-handed, most notebooks, scissors, and tape measures are made for righties. The placement of objects like pens and gearshifts is also typically geared toward those with a dominant right hand.

Here are 19 simple, daily tasks or experiences that can be a hassle for left-handed people.

Zipper flaps on pants block easy access from the left side.
The top part of a pair of jeans mostly unzipped
The flap can get in the way of the zipper for left-handed people.

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Lefties have to reach around the flap and zip up from the other side.

If you hold a glass measuring cup in your left hand, you have to know the metric system.
A glass measuring cup sits on a counter in front of a blue bowl near some measuring spoons
Measuring is tougher for lefties who don't use the metric system.

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Measurements in cups and ounces face right-handed users. Frequent bakers might want to invest in a left-handed version.

Writing in spiral notebooks and three-ring binders is pretty annoying.
A woman sits in front of a three-ring binder.
Binders have nowhere for left-handers to comfortably rest their hands.

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The rings make it impossible for left-handed people to lay their hands flat on the page and write normally. Notebooks with spirals on the top or right side are much easier to use.

In general, writing on paper is tough for lefties because they tend to smear pen ink or pencil graphite as their hands move across the page.

Desks with chairs attached are very uncomfortable.
Several students sit in a classroom with their desks in a circle
Classroom lecture chairs aren't made for lefties.

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Right-handers get to rest their arms on the surface, but lefties have to keep their elbows hovering in midair.

Pens at the bank are attached on the right side.
A right hand holds a pen near a banking slip with a bowl of suckers nearby on a wooden desk
It's tougher to write when the pen is on the wrong side.

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When you pull the pen over to the left side, the cord gets in the way of what you're trying to write.

Other parts of banking are awkward, too.

Credit card machines are designed for right-handed people.
A hand swipes a credit card in a card reader
Swiping a credit card can be a struggle.

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Holding a credit card in your left hand and swiping it downward in a machine feels weird, but so does switching to your right hand if you're a leftie. Luckily, many machines are tap-to-pay now.

The pen on credit card terminals is also attached on the right side.
A man in a green shirt signs a red credit card machine
The pen is often attached on the right.

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The cord may not be long enough to comfortably write with your left hand. If you use your right hand, your signature is probably going to be less legible.

Old-school can openers only work well in the right hand.
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Manual can openers were designed for righties.

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Lefties have to reach across the can and turn the crank at an awkward angle, which is difficult. There are left-handed can openers to avoid this issue.

US drivers almost never have cup holders on the left of their cars.
A hand holds a yellow coffee cup with a black top as it rests in a car's cupholder
Left-hand people have to grab drinks with their right hand.

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Grabbing a piping hot coffee with your non-dominant hand can be a recipe for spillage.

The number pads on keyboards are on the right.
A computer keyboard lights up in rainbow colors while two hands rest on a desk, one using a mouse, with a pink light glowing from behind the monitor
Frequent number-pushers might prefer a different keyboard setup.

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A few companies do make left-handed keyboards for those who like to hit the number keys with their dominant hands.

If you're using a public computer, there's a good chance it's set up for right-handed users.
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Some left-handers have gotten used to using a computer mouse in their right hand.

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The mouse is probably on the right side, for example.

A typical pair of scissors presents problems for people who use their left hands.
A hand holds red-handled scissors cutting bright pink paper
Lefty scissors are hard to come by.

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Left-handers have to angle the blade to make an accurate cut and then squeeze the two handles together in an uncomfortable way.

Lefties need special guitars.
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Left-handed Jimi Hendrix holding his guitar.

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Some, like Jimi Hendrix, simply play a typical guitar upside down.

Some vegetable peelers don't work for lefties.
A hand with a thumb ring holds a potato and the other hand uses a black peeler to peel the potato
Peeling vegetables can be tougher if you're left-handed.

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If a vegetable peeler only has one sharp side, left-handed cooks may find it difficult to position the blade and get a smooth peeling motion.

Many important camera buttons and controls are always on the right.
A blond woman holds a camera to her eye, seen from above
Photographers often use their right index finger to shoot photos.

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It may take left-handers a bit to adjust to a camera's setup.

When lefties draw along a ruler, their hands cover the numbers.
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Rulers are yet another product designed for right-handed writing.

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The numbers on left-handed rulers move from right to left so lefties can see them clearly as they move their pens.

When you hold a tape measure in your left hand, the numbers are upside down.
Two people stand near each other, with one person's handing a tape measure with the yellow tape exposed. The other holds a black notebook
Using a tape measure left-handed is just a little trickier.

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It's still readable, but it's a little more inconvenient.

Power tools typically have safety and shut-off switches on the right side.
a person holding a power tool with their right hand
Power tools were designed for right-handed handy people.

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Righties have an easier time using these switches for safety and better control whereas lefties should be extra cautious.

Rectangular dining tables can be a nuisance.
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It will be a lot of elbow bumping during dinner if lefties choose the wrong seat.

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Lefties are the odd person out at rectangular dining tables. To avoid bumping elbows with the person next to them, they need to be selective about where they sit. This is less of a problem at circular tables.

This article was originally published on November 16, 2016, and was last updated on January 15, 2025.

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Inside the homes where US presidents moved after leaving the White House

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President Ronald Reagan's Bel Air estate, where he moved following his presidency.

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  • After the White House, the Obamas moved to an 8,200-square-foot mansion in Washington, DC.
  • Donald Trump flew to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida instead of attending Joe Biden's inauguration.
  • The Bidens will likely return to their family home in Greenville, Delaware, a Wilmington suburb.

When their terms end, US presidents must move out of the country's most famous address and make other living arrangements.

Some return to the homes they lived in before becoming president, while others move into even more opulent surroundings.

Here's where presidents have lived after they left the White House.

President Woodrow Wilson stayed in Washington, DC, after his presidency, moving into 2340 South S Street in 1921.
Woodrow Wilson House.
Woodrow Wilson House.

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Woodrow Wilson lived there until he died in 1924, and his wife, Edith Wilson, lived there until 1961.

Edith Wilson left their home to the National Trust for Historic Preservation to maintain, and it's now a museum.
A drawing room on the second floor of Woodrow Wilson's house.
A drawing room on the second floor of Wilson's house.

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The house features a marble entryway, a Palladian window, a sunroom over the backyard garden, and a Steinway piano that is over 100 years old.

President Harry Truman and Bess Truman moved back to their home in Independence, Missouri, when they left the White House.
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Harry Truman and Bess Truman's home.

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The Trumans had lived at 219 North Delaware Street since they married in 1919, according to the National Park Service. The lot was originally purchased by Bess' grandfather, George Porterfield Gates, in 1867. 

The house contains 14 rooms.
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Harry Truman and his wife, Bess Truman, in the living room of their home.

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The former president retired without any Secret Service protection or chauffeur, and he was often spotted walking around the neighborhood.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower's home and farm are located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Eisenhower National Historic Site.

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During the Cold War, Eisenhower held meetings with world leaders there.

Eisenhower donated the property to the National Park Service in 1967, and it opened to the public in 1980.
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Eisenhower National Historic Site.

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The grounds include gardens, a teahouse, a skeet range, and a putting green, and the home features a marble mantle from the White House, according to the National Park Service.

President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson, moved back to his Johnson City, Texas, ranch after leaving the White House.
Lyndon B. Johnson's ranch.
Lyndon B. Johnson's ranch.

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Johnson grew up on the ranch and is buried there.

Johnson arranged for the National Park Service to turn his home into a museum after his death.
Lyndon B. Johnson's restored office.
Lyndon B. Johnson's restored office.

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His home was known as the "Texas White House" since he often hosted meetings and world leaders on the ranch, according to the National Park Service.

The Nixons moved to their "Western White House" in San Clemente, California, after Richard Nixon resigned from the presidency.
Richard Nixon's home in California.
Richard Nixon's home in California.

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The nine-bedroom, 14-bathroom estate was listed for $57.5 million in 2019 before a price hike to $65 million in 2021.
An octagon-shaped living space in Nixon's home.
An octagon-shaped living space in Nixon's home.

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After he resigned, Nixon wrote his memoirs in the home, which was listed for $65 million in April 2021, Mansion Global reported. It was removed from the market later that year.

President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford retired to their Thunderbird Country Club house in Rancho Mirage, California.
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President George W. Bush waved to Gerald Ford and his wife, Betty Ford, outside their home in 2006.

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The home sold for $1.7 million in 2012. It was only on the market for 11 days before buyers snatched it up, Palm Springs Life reported.

The custom-built home contains six bedrooms over 6,316 square feet.
Betty Ford and son Steve Ford in her home.
Betty Ford and son Steve Ford in her home.

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The decor was characteristic of the 1970s with lime-green drapes, floral sofas, and beige carpeting.

President Jimmy Carter returned to the ranch home he built in 1961 in Plains, Georgia, and lived there until his death at the age of 100.
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Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Georgia.

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Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, in 1924 and died on December 29, 2024.

The two-bedroom home was valued at $167,000 in 2018.
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Jimmy Carter conducted an interview at his home.

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The house cost less than the armored Secret Service cars that followed him around, The Washington Post reported in 2018.

President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan moved to an estate in Los Angeles.
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Ronald Reagan's estate pictured in 1991.

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The 7,192-square-foot estate was built in 1954, according to Zillow.

The home, situated on 1.29 acres of land, contains three bedrooms and six bathrooms.
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Nancy Reagan and former Sen. John McCain.

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Nancy Reagan was pictured with former Sen. John McCain outside the home in 2008. The home last sold for $15 million in 2016.

George H.W. Bush's estate in Kennebunkport, Maine, known as Walker's Point, was the family's summer vacation home.
The home of George Bush at Walker's Point in Kennebunkport, Maine.
The home of George Bush at Walker's Point in Kennebunkport, Maine.

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The Bushes also had a post-White House home in Houston, Texas.

The couple lived there from May to October every year.
Barbara Bush and George H.W. Bush sit for an interview at their home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
The Bushes in an interview at their home in Kennebunkport.

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Charles Gibson of ABC News filmed an interview with the Bushes at their Maine home in 2007.

President Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton moved to a Dutch Colonial house in Chappaqua, New York, in 2000.
Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton's home in Chappaqua, New York.
Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton's home in Chappaqua, New York.

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The home cost $1.7 million, The New York Times reported.

The three-story home has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a barn, and a pool.
Bill Clinton in his Chappaqua home.
Bill Clinton at home in Chappaqua, New York.

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Bill Clinton gave Oprah Winfrey a tour of the home in 2004.

After finishing his second term as president, George W. Bush moved back to Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas.
Prairie Chapel Ranch, pictured in 2001.
Prairie Chapel Ranch, pictured in 2001.

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The Bushes often took vacations there during his presidency, earning it the nickname of the "Western White House."

The three-bedroom, single-level home also features a two-suite guesthouse.
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Inside the ranch in 2007.

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The 1,600-acre property contains 40 miles of bike trails, Architectural Digest reported. Jenna Bush and Henry Hager held their wedding on the ranch in 2008.

After their time in the White House, Barack and Michelle Obama moved into an 8,200-square-foot mansion in the Kalorama section of Washington, DC.
The exterior of the Obamas' post-White House home.
The exterior of the Obamas' post-White House home.

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They leased their post-White House home from Joe Lockhart, who served as Bill Clinton's press secretary.

The home features nine bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.
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The living room of the Obamas' home in Washington, DC.

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The mansion was listed for sale on Redfin at $5.3 million in 2014 before it went off the market.

After leaving the White House, President Donald Trump flew to Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, Florida.
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President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

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The Mar-a-Lago Club is a 20-acre estate with 128 rooms and multiple pools and beaches. Trump spent a significant amount of time at Mar-a-Lago during his first presidency.

The resort's ornate decor, reminiscent of European palaces, accompanies pricey antique furniture.
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Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.

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The club's main building features neo-Gothic and Andalusian accents. Inside, the main living room features high ceilings and gold-plated designs over every wall.

President Joe Biden will likely return to his 6,850-square-foot home in Greenville, Delaware, a Wilmington suburb.
Joe Biden with the Australian Prime Minister at his home in Delaware.
President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at his home in Delaware.

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The Bidens' home, which overlooks a 10-acre man-made pond, features three bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, according to Zillow.

Joe Biden often worked from his home office, a space furnished with wood paneling and leather furniture, while serving as vice president and president.
Joe Biden holds a meeting at his home in Wilmington, Delaware.
Joe Biden's home office in Delaware.

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The home also features a basement studio equipped for media appearances and virtual events.

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Photos show Los Angeles neighborhoods reduced to rubble as deadly wildfires continue to burn

The rubble of homes that burned along Pacific Coast Highway during the Palisades Fire in Malibu, California.
Homes that burned along the Pacific Coast Highway during the Palisades Fire in Malibu, California.

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  • Multiple wildfires across Los Angeles have caused widespread devastation and killed 25 people.
  • The fires have burned over 40,000 acres with high winds making them difficult to contain.
  • Photos show scorched coastlines and oceanfront homes reduced to rubble.

Parts of Los Angeles are still burning from multiple wildfires that have ravaged over 40,000 acres and killed at least 25 people.

More than 200,000 Los Angeles residents have been ordered to evacuate since the Palisades fire started on January 7, with mandatory evacuation orders continuing to affect tens of thousands of people across the area.

With wind speeds of up to 90 miles per hour, the flames spread rapidly and proved difficult to extinguish, resulting in additional fires. While the Santa Ana winds have begun to die down, forecasts show they could return early next week.

As of Thursday afternoon, the Palisades fire is 22% contained while the Eaton fire is 55% contained, CalFire reported.

Iconic Los Angeles landmarks, such as Sunset Boulevard, sustained heavy damage. Others, like the Hollywood Sign, were obscured by smoke and ash.

Photos taken across Los Angeles show the devastating damage caused by the fires.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires were so large that the smoke was visible from space on Saturday.
A satellite view of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles.
A satellite image of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles.

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Evacuated Palisades residents took shelter at the Westwood Recreation Center in Los Angeles as firefighters struggled to extinguish the flames.
Evacuees from the Palisades fire at a shelter in Los Angeles.
Evacuees from the Palisades fire at a shelter in Los Angeles.

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Firefighting helicopters dropped water on the Hollywood Hills on Sunday in an effort to contain the Palisades fire.
A firefighting helicopter drops water on the Hollywood Hills.
The eastern edge of the Palisades fire in Hollywood.

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The US National Guard enacted a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in areas affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires to prevent looting.
The United States National Guard in Los Angeles after the Palisades fire.
US National Guard officers in Los Angeles.

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Some evacuees in the Pacific Palisades were forced to abandon their vehicles on the road as they fled to safety.
Burned and abandoned vehicles in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Burned and abandoned vehicles in the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles.

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Evacuees in Altadena also left behind cars.
Burned homes and cars on January 10, 2025, that were destroyed by the Eaton Fire that started on January 7 in Altadena, California.
Burned homes and cars that were destroyed by the Eaton fire.

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These cars at the Altadena Auto Center dealership were destroyed in the wildfires.
Cars belonging to the Altadena Auto Center dealership destroyed by the Eaton Fire
Cars belonging to the Altadena Auto Center dealership were destroyed by the Eaton fire.

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Residential areas across the city have sustained extensive damage.
Burned neighborhoods from the Palisades fire.
Residential areas in Los Angeles burned in multiple fires.

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Entire streets in the Pacific Palisades have been nearly wiped out by the powerful wildfires, creating an almost apocalyptic atmosphere.
Burned homes are seen from above during the Palisades fire near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles
Burned homes near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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Firefighters walked through destroyed streets to survey the damage.
Firefighters walk through a burned neighborhood in Los Angeles.
Firefighters in Los Angeles walked through the aftermath of the wildfires.

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Oceanfront homes on the Pacific Coast Highway were reduced to rubble.
Scorched structures along the Pacific Coast Highway in the aftermath of the Palisades fire.
The Palisades section of Pacific Coast Highway.

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A winged sculpture is all that remains of this home along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
A burned homesite during aftermath of the Palisades fire along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California
A burned homesite during the aftermath of the Palisades fire along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California.

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This blue Volkswagen in Malibu appeared to be the only thing on this block untouched by the Palisades fire.
A blue Volkswagen van parked on the street in front of a block of homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire in Malibu.
A lone blue Volkswagen van was untouched by the fires.

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Some homes in the Rambla Vista neighborhood have been destroyed, while others remain intact.
A wide shot of homes left untouched by the Palisades fire. Behind them is a row of homes burned to the ground.
Some homes in the Rambla Vista neighborhood remain standing, while others nearby have been burned to the ground.

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One home along Pacific Coast Highway was burned entirely, except for its metal spiral staircase.
A spiral staircase is seen among scorched structures on the Palisades section of Pacific Coast Highway after wildfires on January 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
A spiral staircase among scorched structures on the Palisades section of Pacific Coast Highway.

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The Bank of America on Sunset Boulevard was destroyed by the Palisades fire.
The Bank of America on Sunset Boulevard in the aftermath of the Palisades fire in Pacific Palisades, California.
The Bank of America on Sunset Boulevard following the Palisades fire in Pacific Palisades, California.

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Marquez Charter Elementary suffered damage in the Palisades fire, with many students' belongings left behind in the rubble.
Backpacks lie amid the rubble of the Marquez Charter Elementary School.
Backpacks amid the rubble of the Marquez Charter Elementary School.

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In Malibu Beach, residents returned to their homes to search through ashes and blackened debris for any remaining items.
Residents look through for their valuables into ashes at their Malibu Beach burned home as Palisades wildfire continues in Los Angeles.
Residents of Malibu Beach searched through the ashes of their burned homes.

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Injured and displaced wildlife, like this coyote, have wandered into neighborhoods.
An injured coyote walked through a neighborhood in the Palisades.
An injured coyote walked through a neighborhood in the Palisades.

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One Pacific Palisades resident found reason to smile as she discovered a beloved doll in the scorched ruins of her home.
A local resident smiles as she finds her doll left from the ruins of scorched homes after the Palisades fire.
A Pacific Palisades resident in the remains of her home.

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The Eaton fire began on January 7 and has burned through over 14,000 acres of land.
Khaled Fouad (L) and Mimi Laine (R) embrace as they inspect a family member's property that was destroyed by Eaton Fire on January 09, 2025 in Altadena, California. Fueled by intense Santa Ana Winds, the Eaton Fire has grown to over 10,000 acres and has destroyed many homes and businesses.
Two Altadena residents embraced as they inspected a family member's property that was destroyed by the Eaton fire.

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Normally bustling streets like Lake Avenue in Altadena were completely wiped out.
Businesses along Lake Avenue destroyed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on January 9, 2025
Businesses along Lake Avenue were destroyed by the Eaton fire.

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This home along Lake Avenue near Altadena Drive was burned to the ground, with only the fireplace remaining.
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This home on Lake Avenue was destroyed by the Eaton fire.

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Personal items could be seen scattered on the floor of homes that burned in the Eaton fire.
Personal items sit in a burned home on January 10, 2025, that were destroyed by the Eaton Fire
Personal items were found in a burned home destroyed by the Eaton fire.

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People left behind full mailboxes as they evacuated.
A burned mailbox on January 10, 2025, after the Eaton Fire that started on January 7 in Altadena, California.
A burned mailbox after the Eaton fire.

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The decimation looks like something out of a dystopian film.
A view of homes destroyed by the Eaton Fire on January 09, 2025 in Altadena, California
A view of homes destroyed by the Eaton fire.

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The auditorium at an Altadena middle school was severely damaged.
A view of the burned auditorium at the Eliot Arts Magnet Academy that was destroyed by the Eaton Fire on January 10, 2025 in Altadena, California.
A view of the burned auditorium at the Eliot Arts Magnet Academy.

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The Altadena Community Church, which had been standing since 1947, was destroyed.
A person takes photos of scene of the Altadena Community Church that was burned in the Eaton fire in Altadena Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
The remains of the Altadena Community Church.

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Even the most basic infrastructure, such as street signs, will need to be replaced.
A burned sign at Fair Oaks Ave. and La Venezia Ct. during the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Saturday, January 11, 2025
A burned sign at Fair Oaks Avenue and La Venezia Court.

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Relief efforts are underway, like this event for victims of the Eaton fire at Santa Anita Park.
Thousands of people are able to pick up clothes, foods, toiletries during a wild fire relief for victims pop up of Eaton Fire at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Saturday, January 11, 2025
Thousands of people picked up clothes, food, and toiletries during a wildfire relief pop-up for those affected by the Eaton fire.

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The Pasadena Community Job Center also became the site of a large donation drive.
Volunteers help people load bags of goods at a large donation site that has sprung up at the Pasadena Community Job Center
Volunteers helped people load bags of goods at a large donation site that has sprung up at the Pasadena Community Job Center.

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The Pasadena Humane Society has taken in hundreds of pets since the start of the fires.
Two dogs in enclosures at the Pasadena Humane Society.
The Pasadena Humane Society also created a hotline to help owners recover their lost pets.

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Children who had attended Palisades Charter Elementary were welcomed at Brentwood Science Magnet Elementary on January 15.
Children and their parents arrived at Brentwood Science Magnet Elementary on January 15, 2025.
Children from Palisades Charter Elementary School were welcomed to Brentwood Science Magnet Elementary on January 15.

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Local authorities continue to comb through the rubble for human remains as the death toll climbs to 25.
A K9 unit from the Sheriff's department searches for possible body remains in the ashes of burned houses at Malibu Beach after the Palisades fire in Los Angeles
A K9 unit from the Sheriff's Department searched for possible body remains in the ashes of burned houses at Malibu Beach after the Palisades fire in Los Angeles.

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Members of the Mexican Army rescue team were deployed to help fight the fires, as well as assist with cleanup and recovery.
Members of the Mexican Army rescue team carried cleanup equipment as they marched along the Pacific Coast Highway on January 14, 2025.
Members of the Mexican Army rescue team carried cleanup equipment on January 14, 2025.

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As recovery efforts begin, workers for Southern California Edison disassembled power lines.
Workers for Southern California Edison disassembled burned power lines.
Workers for Southern California Edison disassembled burned power lines.

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And contractors for the Southern California Gas Company worked on securing gas lines.
Three Southern California Gas Company contractors, Eric Martinez, Steven Orozco, and Kaylani Iafeta, wore safety vests as they dug to secure gas lines on Sunset Blvd.
Contractors worked to secure gas lines on Sunset Boulevard.

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Still, LA Mayor Karen Bass warned that the area is "not out of the woods yet."
An aerial drone image of the effects of the Palisades fire, highlighting homes along the Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Beach.
Homes that once stood along the beach were reduced to rubble.

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Landslides and mudslides have affected homes that weren't burned by the fires.
A home that was unaffected by the Palisades fire shown split in half.
This home on Castellammare Drive was split in half.

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"I'm trying to figure out where I am in the house ... I think I'm standing in my dad's bathroom," one resident said as he sifted through the rubble of his family's burned home. "There's nothing left, just ash and bricks — there's nothing."
Patrick O'Neal sifts through his home after it was destroyed by the Palisades wildfire on January 13, 2025 in Malibu, California.
Patrick O'Neal sifted through his home after it was destroyed by the Palisades wildfire on January 13, in Malibu, California.

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Before-and-after photos show iconic Los Angeles locations impacted by wildfires

The Hollywood sign is on Mount Lee. Further up the mountain behind it is a huge tower covered in satellite dishes.
The Hollywood sign was surrounded by smoke from the Los Angeles wildfires.

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  • Multiple fires are devastating the Los Angeles area with over 100,000 people told to evacuate.
  • Landmarks such as the Hollywood sign and the Getty Center were undamaged but engulfed in smoke.
  • The Griffith Observatory will be closed until further notice.

The Los Angeles wildfires have devastated portions of the city and surrounding areas.

The Palisades fire, which started on January 7, has left more than 19,000 acres burning. In total, wildfires have burned over 29,000 acres.

Over 100,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate, and many more — including celebrities — have lost their homes.

Here's how the fires have impacted some of the most famous landmarks in Los Angeles.

The Griffith Observatory offers free public telescopes and sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles.
The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
The Griffith Observatory.

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The structure, which spans 67,000 square feet, includes a planetarium, observatory, and exhibits about the cosmos.

The observatory's telescopes were rendered useless due to thick clouds of smoke.
Smoke from wildfires hangs in the sky over Griffith Observatory.
Smoke from wildfires in the sky over Griffith Observatory.

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The Griffith Observatory wrote on Instagram on Wednesday that it will be closed until further notice due to the current weather and fire conditions.

The Hollywood sign, visible from the Griffith Observatory, is the most famous landmark in Los Angeles.
The Hollywood sign
The Hollywood Sign.

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The Hollywood sign has been featured in countless TV shows and movies over the years as the most iconic location in the city.

As fires blazed across the city, the normally blue skies turned gray with smoke and ash.
The Hollywood sign is on Mount Lee. Further up the mountain behind it is a huge tower covered in satellite dishes.
The Hollywood sign was surrounded by smoke from the Los Angeles wildfires.

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As of Thursday, the sign was not located in an evacuation warning area, but the site is closed due to damage from surrounding fires.

After false images of the sign burning began to circulate on social media, the Hollywood Sign clarified in a Facebook post that it "continues to stand tall!"

Sunset Boulevard boasts luxury shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Sunset Boulevard.
Sunset Boulevard.

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The famous 1.7-mile-long Sunset Strip along Sunset Boulevard is located between Hollywood and West Hollywood.

Part of Sunset Boulevard has been hit hard by the wildfires.
Sunset Boulevard damaged by wildfires.
Sunset Boulevard damaged by wildfires.

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Part of Sunset Boulevard, which spans 25 miles, is located in Pacific Palisades. The Palisades fire caused heavy damage, and many buildings along the famous street have burned down.

The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena is home to the UCLA Bruins college football team.
Rose Bowl Stadium.
Rose Bowl Stadium.

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The stadium also hosts its namesake Rose Bowl Game annually on New Year's Day.

Aerial views of The Rose Bowl were obscured by smoke.
The Rose Bowl obscured by smoke from wildfires.
The Rose Bowl covered in smoke from wildfires.

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Some sports games have been postponed due to the wildfires. On Wednesday, the National Hockey League delayed a match between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames that was supposed to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The Getty Center, a giant museum complex in the Santa Monica Mountains, spans 110 acres.
An aerial view of the Getty Center in Brentwood, California.
An aerial view of the Getty Center in Brentwood, California.

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Designed by architect Richard Meier, the Getty Center houses collections of paintings, manuscripts, photography, and sculptures from Europe and the US.

The effects of the wildfires could be seen in the distance behind the museum on Wednesday at sunset.
The Getty Center Museum shrouded in smoke from fires.
Fire and smoke behind the Getty Center.

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Clouds of smoke billowed around the complex, but the museum was undamaged.

The Getty Villa, situated on a 64-acre estate, houses Greek and Roman antiquities.
The Getty Villa.
The Getty Villa.

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The Getty Villa, built by J. Paul Getty, is located about 11 miles from the Getty Museum.

Wildfires scorched the grounds of the Getty Villa, but the building itself remains safe.
The Getty Villa sign with fires in the background from the Palisades Fire in California
Buildings and trees around the Getty Villa went up in flames.

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Katherine E. Fleming, president and chief executive of the J. Paul Getty Trust, said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times that the organization "had made extensive efforts to clear brush from the surrounding area as part of its fire mitigation efforts throughout the year."

"Some trees and vegetation on-site have burned, but staff and the collection remain safe," she said.

Located near the Getty Villa, the Kauffman Estate has appeared in music videos such as "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga and "Haunted" by Beyoncé.
The Villa de Leon, known as the Kauffman Estate, is seen in Malibu, California.
The Villa de Leon, known as the Kauffman Estate, is seen in Malibu, California.

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Also known as the Villa de Leon, the French Revival estate was built in Malibu in 1927 for wool merchant Leon Kauffman.

The 12,000-square-foot mansion was barely visible in the orange sky.
The Villa de Leon, known as the Kauffman Estate, engulfed in smoke during fires in California.
The Kauffman Estate was threatened by the flames of the wind-driven Palisades Fire.

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Winds of up to 90 miles per hour made the California wildfires difficult to control.

The Kauffman Estate, now a private residence, appeared to still be standing as of Tuesday evening, but the extent of the damage is unclear.

Will Rogers State Historic Park in the Santa Monica Mountains was once the luxury residence of one of the highest-paid actors of the 1930s.
An old barn at Will Rogers State Historic Park.
The old horse barn at Will Rogers State Historic Park.

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In the 1920s, Rogers built a ranch on the 359 acres of land he owned featuring a 31-room house, stables, and a golf course. His widow donated it to the California State Parks system in 1944.

The Palisades Fire destroyed "multiple structures" including Will Rogers' historic home, according to California State Parks.
Will Rogers' house at Will Rogers State Historic Park was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
Will Rogers' house at Will Rogers State Historic Park was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.

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"California State Parks mourns the loss of these treasured natural and cultural resources, and our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area," California State Parks director Armando Quintero said in a statement.

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Photos of Melania Trump's Slovenia hometown show her humble beginnings

A split image of Melania Trump and her childhood home in Slovenia.
Melania Trump grew up in Sevnica, Slovenia.

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  • Melania Trump grew up in Sevnica, Slovenia, a small town of 17,611 people.
  • Her father was a car salesman and her mother worked in a local textile factory.
  • Sevnica's tourism doubled the year before she became first lady.

Before Melania Trump became a fashion model and first lady of the United States, she was Melanija Knavs, the Slovenian daughter of a car salesman and a textile factory worker.

But Trump's hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, has become a tourist destination as people have traveled to see where she spent her early years.

Here are some Sevnica landmarks from Trump's childhood.

Melania Trump grew up in Sevnica, Slovenia.
Melania Trump's hometown of Sevnica in Slovenia
Sevnica, Slovenia.

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Trump was born in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, on April 26, 1970.

She spent her childhood in Sevnica, a small town 30 miles away.

Sevnica is located along the Sava River in central Slovenia.
Sevnica, Slovenia.
Sevnica, Slovenia.

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It has a population of 17,611, according to data collected by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia in 2022.

When Melania Trump was born, Slovenia was a communist country ruled by President Josip Tito and known as Yugoslavia.
Melania Trump's hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, covered in snow
Sevnica, Slovenia, covered in snow.

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Slovenia became independent in 1991.

Before Trump's rise to fame as a model and then FLOTUS, Sevnica was known for its furniture and clothing factories, as well as its annual salami festival.
Melania Trump's hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia
Sevnica, Slovenia.

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Sevnica produces over 150 kinds of salami, a feat celebrated at its annual Salamiada festival.

Now, Sevnica produces a salami named after the first lady.
A salami named for Melania Trump in Sevnica, Slovenia
A salami named First Lady in Sevnica, Slovenia.

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Sevnica's tourism doubled in the year before Donald Trump took office as interest in Melania Trump grew, a tour guide told Reuters in January 2017.

For 2017 as a whole, the number of foreigners visiting Slovenia jumped 17% when compared to the previous year, with a total of 3.4 million visitors, Reuters reported in January 2018. 

The small town capitalized on its claim to fame as the former FLOTUS' hometown, offering tours, foods, and souvenirs named after her.

As a child, Trump — then known as Melanija Knavs — lived in this block of Communist-era apartments.
Melania Trump's childhood home, an apartment complex in Sevnica, Slovenia
Melania Trump's childhood apartment in Sevnica, Slovenia.

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Her father, Viktor Knavs, worked as a car salesman. Her mother, Amalija, worked at a local textile factory.

Trump has one sister, Ines Knauss, and a half-brother, Denis Cigelnjak.

Trump attended Sevnica's Savo Kladnik Elementary School.
The Elementary School of Savo Kladnik Sevnica in Slovenia, Melania Trump's hometown
Melania Trump's elementary school in Sevnica, Slovenia.

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Mirjana Jelancic, a friend of Trump's who went on to become principal of the school, told ABC News in 2016 that the young Trump was "an angel" and "a very good student."

Her family later moved to a modest house on Ribniki Street.
Melania Trump's former home in Sevnica, Slovenia
Melania Trump's childhood home in Sevnica, Slovenia.

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When Trump and her sister, Ines, were in high school, the Knavs family moved to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. There, Trump was scouted by photographer Stane Jerko and signed with a modeling agency when she was 18.

Trump remained connected to her hometown over the years, donating $25,000 to a medical center there in 2005.
A media center funded by Melania Trump in Sevnica, Slovenia
A medical center Melania Trump donated to in Sevnica, Slovenia.

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Trump made the donation after her wedding in 2005, The New York Times reported.

Residents of Sevnica gathered to celebrate President Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 election.
Residents of Sevnica, Melania Trump's hometown in Slovenia, celebrate Trump's victory on election night in 2016
Sevnica residents celebrate President Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 election.

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Trump is the second first lady born outside the US. The first was John Quincy Adams' wife, Louisa Catherine Adams, who was born in London.

American artist Brad Downey commissioned a monument of Trump from Slovenian sculptor Ales "Maxi" Zupevc in 2019 that was erected in a field outside Sevnica.
A statue of Melania Trump in Slovenia
A monument of Melania Trump in a field outside Sevnica, Slovenia.

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The wooden statue, modeled after Trump's blue Ralph Lauren inauguration dress, garnered mixed reviews.

A bronze statue replaced the original wood one after it was vandalized and burned in 2020.
A bronze statue of Melania Trump in Sevnica, Slovenia
A bronze replica depicting first lady Melania Trump.

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A plaque at the site says the new bronze statue is "dedicated to the eternal memory of a monument to Melania which stood in this location from 2019-2020."

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Photos show Jimmy Carter lying in state at the US Capitol as politicians and members of the public pay their respects

The flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the US Capitol.
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket at the Capitol.

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  • Former US President Jimmy Carter died on December 29 at the age of 100.
  • His casket arrived at the US Capitol for a lying-in-state ceremony on Tuesday.
  • Politicians, Supreme Court justices, and members of the Carter family were in attendance.

On Tuesday, former US President Jimmy Carter's casket arrived at the US Capitol, where it will lie in state until his state funeral on Thursday.

Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, died on December 29 at the age of 100.

Photos show lawmakers and members of the public paying their respects to the 39th president of the United States.

Ahead of former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral, his casket arrived at the Capitol to allow the American people to pay their respects.
A photo of Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol.
A photo of former President Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol.

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Carter's casket will lie in state at the Capitol until his state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday.

Lawmakers attended a lying-in-state ceremony on Tuesday before the Capitol Rotunda opened to the public.
Jimmy Carter's casket at the US Capitol.
Former President Jimmy Carter's lying-in-state ceremony at the Capitol.

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President Abraham Lincoln was the first president to lie in state at the Capitol after his assassination in 1865. Carter's casket lay on the catafalque, or raised platform, designed for Lincoln, according to the Architect of the Capitol.

Carter's flag-draped casket was carried into the Capitol by military service members.
The flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the US Capitol.
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket at the Capitol.

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The casket was first brought to the US Navy Memorial in a tribute to Carter's Navy service on the first fleet of nuclear submarines, then transported to the Capitol on a horse-drawn carriage.

Members of the Carter family watched as his casket was placed in the center of the Capitol Rotunda.
Members of the Carter family at the US Captiol as Jimmy Carter lies in state.
Members of the Carter family attended the lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.

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Carter's four children — Jack Carter, Chip Carter, Jeff Carter, and Amy Carter — were all in attendance at the lying-in-state ceremony.

Lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle put their differences aside to pay tribute to Carter's legacy.
Chuck Schumer and John Thune pay their respects during Jimmy Carter's lying in state ceremony.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader John Thune at former President Jimmy Carter's lying-in-state ceremony.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader John Thune placed their hands over their hearts as they approached Carter's casket.

Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi greeted Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming while gathered with members of Congress.
Nancy Pelosi at the US Capitol as Jimmy Carter lies in state.
Members of Congress and guests at former President Jimmy Carter's lying-in-state ceremony.

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Pelosi, who is recovering from hip replacement surgery, entered the Rotunda using a walker and remained seated for the ceremony.

Politicians from Carter's home state of Georgia attended the ceremony.
Sen. Raphael Warnock and Sen. Jon Ossoff arrive for President Jimmy Carter's lying in state ceremony in the US Capitol.
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Raphael Warnock at former President Jimmy Carter's lying-in-state ceremony.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock and Sen. Jon Ossoff, both Democrats from Georgia, joined other members of Congress at the Capitol.

Supreme Court justices paid their respects.
Supreme Court justices pay their respects during Jimmy Carter's lying in state ceremony.
Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh, John Roberts, and Elena Kagan at former President Jimmy Carter's lying-in-state ceremony.

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Justices Brett Kavanaugh, John Roberts, and Elena Kagan stood quietly by Carter's casket with their heads bowed in respect.

In her speech, Vice President Kamala Harris memorialized Carter as "that all-too-rare example of a gifted man who also walks with humility, modesty, and grace."
 Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff pay their respects during President Jimmy Carter's lying in state ceremony.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Vice President Kamala Harris at former President Jimmy Carter's lying-in-state ceremony.

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"Throughout his life and career, Jimmy Carter retained a fundamental decency and humility," Harris said in her remarks at the event. "James Earl Carter, Jr., loved our country. He lived his faith, he served the people, and he left the world better than he found it."

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune also delivered eulogies.
Mike Johnson delivers a eulogy for Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at the lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.

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"In the face of illness, President Jimmy Carter brought lifesaving medicine," Johnson said. "In the face of conflict, he brokered peace. In the face of discrimination, he reminded us that we are all made in the image of God."

Crowds formed at the US Capitol Visitor Center as members of the public waited for their turn to enter the Rotunda.
Crowds at the US Capitol wait to view the casket of Jimmy Carter.
Members of the public waited to view the casket of former President Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol.

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After Carter's state funeral, he will be buried at his home in Plains, Georgia.

Visitors signed a guest book with condolence notes.
A visitor's book at Jimmy Carter's lying in state ceremony at the US Capitol.
A guest book at former President Jimmy Carter's lying-in-state ceremony.

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Mementos with photos of Carter were also available to visitors.

A military guard of honor remained next to Carter's casket as the American people came to say goodbye to the 39th president.
Jimmy Carter's casket at the US Capitol.
A military guard of honor stands next to the flag-draped casket of former US President Jimmy Carter.

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"May his life be a lesson for the ages and a beacon for the future," the vice president said of Carter in her speech.

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Photos show Joe Biden's 6,850-square-foot Delaware home where he'll likely move after the White House

Joe Biden holds a meeting at his home in Wilmington, Delaware.
President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at his Delaware home.

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  • Joe Biden and Jill Biden own a 6,850-square-foot home in Greenville, Delaware, a Wilmington suburb.
  • Biden campaigned from his basement in 2020 and has hosted world leaders at his home as president.
  • The home was the subject of a DOJ investigation into the mishandling of classified documents.

In 1996, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden purchased 4 acres of land in Greenville, Delaware, and built a 6,850-square-foot lakefront home.

The Bidens also own a six-bedroom beach house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, but their Greenville home remains their primary residence where Biden will likely return after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration this month.

Take a look inside the Bidens' Delaware home.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Bidens' primary residence is located in Greenville, Delaware, a suburb of Wilmington.
Joe Biden's lakefront home in Wilmington, Delaware.
An aerial view of the Bidens' lakefront home in Delaware.

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Located 4 miles from downtown Wilmington, Greenville is a quiet town with a median home listing price of $1.11 million, according to Realtor.com.

The Bidens originally purchased the 4-acre lot for $350,000, The Wall Street Journal reported. Now, it's worth at least $2 million.

The home they built features three bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, according to Zillow.

Biden wrote in his 2017 memoir, "Promise Me, Dad," that he considered taking out a second mortgage on the house to support his son Beau Biden's family during Beau's cancer treatment.

Biden wrote that when he told President Barack Obama of his plan, Obama said, "Don't do that. I'll give you the money."

The house is situated on the banks of a 10-acre man-made pond.
Joe Biden with the Australian Prime Minister on his porch at home in Wilmington, Delaware.
President Joe Biden with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia.

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Biden brought Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese out onto the patio overlooking the pond in September.

The home also features a swimming pool, an amenity Biden was known to enjoy at the official vice president's residence on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory.

Biden's home was more accessible to the public while he was serving in the Senate.
Reporters play Frisbee outside Joe Biden's home in Delaware.
Wilmington News Journal reporters in front of then-Sen. Joe Biden's home.

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In 2008, reporters from the Wilmington News Journal camped out at Biden's home and played Frisbee on the lawn while waiting to see if he'd be chosen as Barack Obama's running mate.

Once he became vice president and then president, the property became heavily guarded.
Security outside Joe Biden's home in Delaware.
Security personnel at President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Secret Service members surveil the residence when Biden visits.

During his 2020 presidential campaign, Biden held virtual events from his basement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton at a virtual town hall campaign event in 2016.
President Joe Biden, then a presidential candidate, and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton at an online town hall in 2020.

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Shelves in the background of Biden's video calls appeared to hold books, photos, and other mementos.

As president, he has hosted world leaders such as the prime ministers of Australia, Japan, and India at his Delaware residence.
Joe Biden with the Australian Prime Minister at his home in Delaware.
President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at his home in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Biden made frequent trips home to Delaware while serving in the White House, spending about half of his weekends in his home state.

The residence features a home office where Biden has worked while serving as president and vice president.
Joe Biden's home office in Wilmington, Delaware.
President Joe Biden on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his home office.

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As an outgoing US senator, Biden purchased the desk he used in the Senate to furnish his home.

The office has enough room to host meetings with dignitaries and staff.
Joe Biden holds a meeting at his home in Wilmington, Delaware.
President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at his Delaware home.

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The spacious office has wood paneling and plush leather armchairs.

Biden's home became the subject of a Justice Department investigation into the mishandling of classified documents.
An image from special counsel Robert Hur's report showed a filing cabinet in President Joe Biden's home office with notebooks that were seized during the investigation.
An image from special counsel Robert Hur's report showed a filing cabinet in President Joe Biden's home office with notebooks that were seized during the investigation.

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In November and December 2022, Biden's attorneys discovered classified documents in the president's former office at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, DC, and in his garage and turned them over to the National Archives. In January 2023, US Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed US Attorney Robert Hur as special counsel to investigate the mishandling of classified information.

The Justice Department searched Biden's home and recovered six classified documents. Biden's personal attorney, Bob Bauer, said that the search was voluntary and that some of the items dated back to Biden's time in the Senate and as vice president.

Hur interviewed Biden in October 2023 about his storage of classified material. The transcripts showed that Biden described himself as a "frustrated architect" and spent large swaths of time talking about how he designed and furnished his home.

"In order to try to convince me not to run for the Senate for the 19th time, my wife said, 'Look, you don't run, I'll pay for architectural school for you," Biden told Hur.

Biden also shared how he "set up a theater" in his house to conduct virtual events and television appearances in 2020 because "we were campaigning out of our basement."

After a yearlong investigation, Hur did not recommend charging the president with any crime, describing Biden as a "sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." Hur's report was derided by Democrats and Republicans alike, but it foreshadowed Biden's poor debate performance, which ultimately led to him dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

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8 things to know about Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr.'s reported new girlfriend

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a dinner for Donald Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson attended several events together during Donald Trump's inauguration.

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  • Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson appeared to make their debut as a couple at the inauguration.
  • Anderson, a socialite, model, and influencer, comes from a prominent Palm Beach family.
  • She attended the Republican National Convention in July and was linked to Trump Jr. in September.

Bettina Anderson was already well-known in Palm Beach, Florida, for her prominent banking family, her fashion modeling, and her passion for environmental conservation and charity work.

Then, she was photographed on what appeared to be romantic outings with Donald Trump Jr.

Trump Jr. has not commented on his relationship with Anderson. Neither has Anderson publicly acknowledged her connection to Trump Jr. beyond tagging him in an Instagram story. However, the pair attended several events together during President Donald Trump's inauguration, where they were photographed holding hands, walking arm-in-arm, and dancing.

Here's what to know about Anderson's upbringing, career, and connection to the Trump family.

Bettina Anderson grew up in Palm Beach, Florida, and comes from a prominent family.
Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and Inger Anderson, Bettina Anderson's parents.
Harry Loy Anderson Jr. (center) and Inger Anderson (right).

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Anderson's father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., became the youngest bank president in the US in 1970 when he took over Worth Avenue National Bank at 26 years old. He was also a philanthropist who supported numerous charitable causes including the American Red Cross, of which he was a board member. He died of Alzheimer's in 2013 at 70 years old, according to his obituary.

Her mother, Inger Anderson, is a philanthropist and business owner who operates Palm Beach Groves, an orange orchard and souvenir shop that she and her husband bought in 1978.

Anderson, 38, grew up on a Palm Beach estate known as Oasis Cottage that once belonged to fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau. Inger Anderson sold the state for $11.88 million in 2016, the Palm Beach Daily News reported.

Anderson has five siblings, including a twin sister.

Anderson is an Ivy League graduate.
Bettina Anderson.
Bettina Anderson.

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Anderson earned a bachelor's degree in art history from Columbia University in 2009, according to her LinkedIn profile.

She's worked as a business development professional as well as a model and influencer.
Bettina Anderson in a swimsuit.
Bettina Anderson in 2012.

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Anderson's résumé includes working as a business development manager for the pharmaceutical company TherapeuticsMD and as an independent consultant for the Florida-based investment company Merrick Ventures.

She has modeled for Quest Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Modern Luxury Palm Beach, in which she was referred to as an "ambassador of Palm Beach style and local 'it' girl."

Anderson also has over 60,000 followers on Instagram, where her profile features affiliate links to skincare products and her Amazon Shop.

She co-founded an environmental charity with her siblings called Project Paradise.
Bettina Anderson at a charity event.
Bettina Anderson at a charity event.

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Project Paradise funds filmmaking grants for documentaries about environmental conservation.

The organization released a short documentary, "The Water State," calling attention to the fragility of Florida's freshwater springs.

"One of the greatest focuses of my life is how I can be of service to others and a be steward of the environment," Anderson told fashion blog The Daily Front Row in 2022.

Anderson also volunteers with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County and is a young patron of The Everglades Foundation.

Anderson attended the Republican National Convention in July, months before she was first linked to Donald Trump Jr. in September.
Bettina Anderson, wearing a red pantsuit, was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.
Bettina Anderson, wearing a red pantsuit, was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.

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At the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Anderson was seated behind Donald Trump Jr., his former fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, and other members of the Trump family.

In September, the Daily Mail reported that Anderson and Trump Jr. were seen kissing and eating brunch together in Palm Beach. Neither responded to a request for comment about the nature of their relationship.

She co-hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump's 2024 campaign at Mar-a-Lago in October.
President -elect Donald Trump gestures as he speaks, in front of two American flags, during a press conference at Mar-A-Lago on December 16, 2024.
President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago.

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The event featured former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Vivek Ramaswamy, all of whom went on to become members of Trump's administration.

Attending the dinner cost $100,000 per couple, and admission to a fireside chat cost $30,000 per couple, the Palm Beach Daily News reported.

Anderson has featured Trump Jr. on her Instagram and joined him at Mar-a-Lago.
Donald Trump Jr. at Mar-a-Lago wearing a tuxedo.
Donald Trump Jr. at Mar-a-Lago.

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On her birthday in December, Anderson posted a photo of a bouquet of flowers on an Instagram Story and tagged Trump Jr.

The card accompanying the flowers read, "Many have said you're aging out but I think you're perfect...happy birthday!"

Anderson and Trump Jr. were also photographed holding hands while exiting a restaurant in Palm Beach and celebrating Trump Jr.'s birthday together at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Eve.

In December, Trump Jr. stopped short of confirming his breakup with Guilfoyle, but told Page Six in a statement that he and Guilfoyle "will always keep a special bond" and that he "could not be more proud of her and the important role she'll continue to play in my father's administration" as ambassador to Greece.

Anderson and Trump Jr. appeared to make their public debut as a couple at Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with JD Vance.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with JD Vance.

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Anderson and Trump Jr. appeared together throughout the inauguration festivities.

On January 18, Anderson and Trump Jr. attended a reception together at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, DC. The night before the inauguration, they held hands and danced at the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball.

Anderson attended Trump's inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol, but was not seated with Trump Jr. or other Trump family members.

Guilfoyle was at the Capitol Rotunda for the swearing-in ceremony and was not seated with the Trump family, either. She was also an honorary cochair of the Bienvenido Ball, which Trump Jr. attended.

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A timeline of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's relationship

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in 2019
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner served as White House advisors during Donald Trump's first term.

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  • Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner met in 2007, married in 2009, and have three children.
  • They served as White House advisors during Donald Trump's first term.
  • Ivanka Trump was not active in Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner remain an influential political couple even though they have said they don't plan to reprise their roles as White House advisors in President-elect Donald Trump's second term.

While Ivanka Trump stepped back from politics and opted out of the 2024 campaign trail, she and Kushner still appeared at the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump's victory party on election night. Kushner may also advise his father-in-law's administration on the Middle East in an unofficial capacity.

Ivanka Trump, who is Donald Trump's eldest daughter, converted to Judaism before marrying Kushner in 2009. They have three children: Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore.

Here's a timeline of Ivanka Trump and Kushner's relationship.

2007: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner met at a networking lunch arranged by one of her longtime business partners.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in 2007
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in 2007.

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Ivanka Trump and Kushner were both 25 at the time.

"They very innocently set us up thinking that our only interest in one another would be transactional," Ivanka Trump told Vogue in 2015. "Whenever we see them we're like, 'The best deal we ever made!'"

2008: Ivanka Trump and Kushner broke up because of religious differences.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in 2008.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in 2008.

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Kushner was raised in the modern Orthodox Jewish tradition, and it was important to his family for him to marry someone Jewish. Ivanka Trump's family is Presbyterian.

2008: Three months later, the couple rekindled their romance on Rupert Murdoch's yacht.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in 2008.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in 2008.

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In his memoir, "Breaking History," Kushner wrote that Murdoch's then-wife, Wendi Murdoch, was a mutual friend who invited them both on the yacht.

May 2009: They attended the Met Gala together for the first time.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at the Met Gala in 2009
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at the Met Gala.

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The theme of the Met Gala that year was "The Model As Muse." Ivanka Trump wore a gown by designer Brian Reyes.

July 2009: Ivanka Trump completed her conversion to Judaism, and she and Kushner got engaged.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in 2009.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in 2009.

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Kushner proposed with a 5.22-carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring.

Ivanka Trump told New York Magazine that she and her fiancé were "very mellow."

"We go to the park. We go biking together. We go to the 2nd Avenue Deli," she said. "We both live in this fancy world. But on a personal level, I don't think I could be with somebody — I know he couldn't be with somebody — who needed to be 'on' all the time."

October 2009: Ivanka Trump and Kushner married at the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey.
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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on their wedding day.

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The couple invited 500 guests, including celebrities like Barbara Walters, Regis Philbin, and Anna Wintour, as well as politicians such as Rudy Giuliani and Andrew Cuomo.

July 2011: The couple welcomed their first child, Arabella.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner with daughter Arabella Kushner in 2014
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner with Arabella Kushner.

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"This morning @jaredkushner and I welcomed a beautiful and healthy little baby girl into the world," Ivanka announced on X, then Twitter. "We feel incredibly grateful and blessed. Thank you all for your support and well wishes!"

October 2013: Ivanka Trump gave birth to their second child, Joseph.
Ivanka Trump with children Arabella and Joseph
Ivanka Trump with Arabella Rose Kushner and Joseph Frederick Kushner in 2017.

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He was named for Kushner's paternal grandfather Joseph and given the middle name Frederick after Donald Trump's father.

March 2016: Kushner and Ivanka Trump welcomed their third child, Theodore, in the midst of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump with their three children
Ivanka Trump carried her son Theodore as she held hands with Joseph alongside Jared Kushner and daughter Arabella on the White House lawn.

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"I said, 'Ivanka, it would be great if you had your baby in Iowa.' I really want that to happen. I really want that to happen," Donald Trump told supporters in Iowa in January 2016.

May 2016: They attended the Met Gala two months after Ivanka Trump gave birth.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at the Met Gala in 2016
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump attend the Met Gala.

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Ivanka Trump wore a red Ralph Lauren Collection halter jumpsuit.

On a 2017 episode of "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Anna Wintour said that she would never invite Donald Trump to another Met Gala.

January 2017: Ivanka Trump and Kushner attended President Trump's inauguration and danced together at the Liberty Ball.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner on Inauguration Day.

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The Liberty Ball was the first of three inaugural balls that Donald Trump attended.

January 2017: After the inauguration, Ivanka and Kushner relocated to a $5.5 million home in the Kalorama section of Washington, DC.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's house in Washington DC
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's house in Washington, DC.

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Ivanka Trump and Kushner rented the 7,000-square-foot home from billionaire Andrónico Luksic for $15,000 a month, The Wall Street Journal reported.

May 2017: They accompanied Donald Trump on his first overseas trip in office.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump meet Pope Francis
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump with Pope Francis.

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Kushner and Ivanka Trump both served as advisors to the president. For the first overseas trip of Donald Trump's presidency, they accompanied him to Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Vatican, and summits in Brussels and Sicily.

October 2019: The couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with a lavish party at Camp David.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in 2018
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a state dinner.

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All of the Trump and Kushner siblings were in attendance. A White House official told CNN that the couple was covering the cost of the party, but Donald Trump tweeted that the cost would be "totally paid for by me!"

August 2020: Ivanka Trump spoke about moving their family to Washington, DC, at the Republican National Convention.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at the Republican National Convention.

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"When Jared and I moved with our three children to Washington, we didn't exactly know what we were in for," she said in her speech. "But our kids loved it from the start."

December 2020: Ivanka Trump and Kushner reportedly bought a $32 million empty lot in Indian Creek Village, Florida, known as Miami's "Billionaire Bunker."
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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's plot of land in Indian Creek Village.

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Page Six reported that the couple purchased a 1.8-acre waterfront lot owned by singer Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias' father.

The island where it sits has the nickname "Billionaire Bunker" thanks to its multitude of ultrawealthy residents over the years, including billionaire investor Carl Icahn, supermodel Adriana Lima, and former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula.

January 2021: Kushner and Ivanka Trump skipped President Joe Biden's inauguration, flying with Donald Trump to his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, instead.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump with their children in 2021
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and their children prepared for Donald Trump's departure on Inauguration Day.

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Donald Trump did not attend Biden's inauguration, breaking a long-standing norm in US democracy. While initial reports said that Ivanka Trump was planning to attend the inauguration, a White House official told People magazine that "Ivanka is not expected to attend the inauguration nor was she ever expected to."

January 2021: The couple signed a lease for a luxury Miami Beach condo near their Indian Creek Village property.
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Arte Surfside.

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Ivanka Trump and Kushner signed a lease for a "large, unfurnished unit" in the amenities-packed Arte Surfside condominium building in Surfside, Florida.

Surfside, a beachside town just north of Miami Beach that's home to fewer than 6,000 people, is only a five-minute drive from Indian Creek Island, where they bought their $32 million empty lot.

April 2021: Ivanka Trump and Kushner reportedly added a $24 million mansion in Indian Creek Village to their Florida real-estate profile.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in Florida
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner on a walk in Florida.

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The Real Deal reported that Ivanka and Kushner purchased another Indian Creek property — this time, a 8,510-square-foot mansion situated on a 1.3-acre estate.

June 2021: Several outlets reported that the couple began to distance themselves from Donald Trump due to his fixation on conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner sit behind Donald Trump.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner behind Donald Trump.

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CNN reported that Trump was prone to complain about the 2020 election and falsely claim it was "stolen" from him to anyone listening and that his "frustrations emerge in fits and starts — more likely when he is discussing his hopeful return to national politics."

While Ivanka and Kushner had been living in their Miami Beach condo, not far from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, they'd visited Trump less and less frequently and were absent from big events at Mar-a-Lago, CNN said.

The New York Times also reported that Kushner wanted "to focus on writing his book and establishing a simpler relationship" with the former president.

October 2021: Ivanka Trump and Kushner visited Israel's parliament for the inaugural event of the Abraham Accords Caucus.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in Israel
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in Israel.

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The Abraham Accords, which Kushner helped broker in August 2020, normalized relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco.

During their visit, Ivanka Trump and Kushner met with then-former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and attended an event at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

August 2022: Kushner released his memoir, "Breaking History," in which he wrote about their courtship.
Jared Kushner.
Jared Kushner.

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"In addition to being arrestingly beautiful, which I knew before we met, she was warm, funny, and brilliant," he wrote of getting to know Ivanka Trump. "She has a big heart and a tremendous zest for exploring new things."

He also wrote that when he told Donald Trump that he was planning a surprise engagement, Trump "picked up the intercom and alerted Ivanka that she should expect an imminent proposal."

November 2022: Kushner attended Donald Trump's 2024 campaign announcement without Ivanka Trump.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, and Lara Trump at Donald Trump's 2024 campaign announcement
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, and Lara Trump at Donald Trump's presidential campaign announcement.

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Ivanka Trump released a statement explaining her absence from the event.

"I love my father very much," her statement read. "This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my children and the private life we are creating as a family. I do not plan to be involved in politics. While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena."

July 2024: Ivanka Trump and Kushner made a rare political appearance at the Republican National Convention.
Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner onstage.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump onstage with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.

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Ivanka Trump did not campaign for her father or give a speech as she had at past Republican National Conventions, but she and Jared Kushner joined Trump family members onstage after Donald Trump's remarks.

November 2024: They joined members of the Trump family in Palm Beach, Florida, to celebrate Donald Trump's election victory.
Usha Vance, JD Vance, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner at Donald Trump's election night victory party.
Usha Vance, JD Vance, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner at Donald Trump's election night victory party.

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Kushner told Axios in February that he would not rejoin the Trump administration as a senior advisor for a second term, but CNN and the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported that he would serve as a Middle East advisor in an unofficial capacity.

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