Donald Trump signs off his first executive order moments after he and Melania arrive at the White House to begin historic term as President and First Lady
DONALD Trump signed off his first executive order moments after he and Melania arrived at the White House to begin historic term as President and First Lady
Trump's first act as president was to order federal agencies to "ease the burden" of former President Barack Obama's health care law.
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Press capture the moment Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office for the first timeCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office as Vice President Mike Pence and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus look onCredit: Getty Images
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Donald and Melania Trump arrive at the White House this evening to begin his term as President
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Trump is greeted by the press as he arrives at the White House to begin his term as presidentCredit: Fox News
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Donald Trump waved to spectators as he, wife Melania and son Barron headed up the paradeCredit: Getty Images
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Donald and Melania arrive at the White House this eveningCredit: Fox News
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The Inaugural Parade travels along Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DCCredit: Getty Images
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Trump opted not to use the presidential limo for part of the journeyCredit: Getty Images
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The inauguration and parade was followed by several balls in which Donald Trump and Melania performed the first danceCredit: Getty Images
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During the ball - the first of three they will attend tonight - he told supporters: "We did it"Credit: Getty Images
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The Rockettes were among the first acts to perform at the Liberty HallCredit: Reuters
He also formally signed the commissions of incoming Defence Secretary James Mattis and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly.
Hours before he was sworn in the 45th President had tweeted: "It all begins today! I will see you at 11:00 A.M. for the swearing-in. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES - THE WORK BEGINS!"
Asked about his first day as president, Trump said: "It was busy but good a beautiful day."
Earlier this evening Donald and Melania Trump arrived at the White House to begin their historic four year term as President and First Lady.
Hundreds of people lined the route from the Capitol, to watch the 45th President travel to his new residence.
Melania and Donald Trump, 70, were due to follow the Inaugural Parade procession in the presidential limousine, nicknamed The Beast, while secret service agents ran alongside.
But, he stepped and walked down part of the route to greet supporters.
As the new Presidential family arrived at the White House supporters cheered and waved while Trump clapped them and gave a thumbs up.
He said: "From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land.
"From this moment on, it's going to be only America First."
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Donald and Melania Trump watch the Inaugural parade from outside the White HouseCredit: EPA
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The Trump's arrive at the White House as President and First Lady of the United StatesCredit: Fox News
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Trump and Melania walked slightly behind their 10-year-old son and surrounded by secret service agents and bodyguardsCredit: AP:Associated Press
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The presidential limousine drove behind the family, empty
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The Inaugural Parade is a tradition in American politicsCredit: Reuters
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The family preferred to walk and wave to supportersCredit: Ap
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The new president continued: "Today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, DC. And giving it back to you, the people.
"Together we will make America strong again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again.
"And, yes, together, we will make America great again."
Armed cops sprayed pepper spray as windows were smashed and fires set in the city streets.
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US Marines march during President Donald Trumps Inauguration paradeCredit: Getty Images
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Bands lead the way as the President prepares to travel to the White HouseCredit: Sky News
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Hundreds of people have lined the streets to watch the parade travel through WashingtonCredit: Sky News
In an attempt to heal the rifts his election has crystallised, Trump said: "When America is united, America is totally unstoppable."
He added later: "Whether we are black or brown or white, we all bleed the same red blood of patriots.
"A new national pride will stir our souls, lift our sights, and heal our divisions."
Earlier today, his cheeky grand-daughter, Arabella Kushner, stole the show when she took some of Trump's pens just as the new President was trying to sign on the dotted line during the signing-in ceremony.
Arabella's mum, Ivanka, did not appear to spot her daughter playing with the pens while Trump was signing papers to formally nominate his cabinet.
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Donald Trump formally "signed in" as US President - but his grand-daughter Arabella Kushner (in red) stole the show
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Arabella Kushner tried to take one of Trump's pens just as the new President was trying to sign documentsCredit: Sky News
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Trump was surrounded by his family and his Vice President Mike Pence
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At one point, Arabella lay her head down on the table, but her mum Ivanka seemed pre-occupiedCredit: Sky News
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Melania was pictured kissing Trump on the cheek during the signing of the documentsCredit: Sky News
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Donald Trump was sworn in as President with Melania by his sideCredit: AP:Associated Press
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He made an emotive inaugural address on the steps of Capitol HillCredit: Getty Images
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He declared war on terrorism in his speechCredit: Reuters
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The new President vowed to heal divisions in the countryCredit: Getty Images
With the eyes of the world on him, as well as famous faces and former presidents in the packed crowd, Trump used his inaugural speech to blast the establishment.
He said: “Today will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again."
"The time for talk is over, now begins the hour of action. The forgotten men and women will be forgotten no longer.”
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"You will never be ignored again."
"We will follow two simple rules: Buy American and hire American."
"From this day forward it's going to be only America first."
"We must think big and dream even bigger. A nation is only living as long as it is striving."
“When America is united, America is totally unstoppable."
"Together, we will make America great again."
"January 20th, 2017 will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again."
"The time for talk is over, now begins the hour of action."
“We will make America safe again. We will make America great again."
"Whether we are black or brown or white, we all bleed the same red blood of patriots."
"A new national pride will stir our souls, lift our sights, and heal our divisions."
"This moment is your moment. It belongs to you..."
"When your heart is filled with patriotism, there is no room for prejudice."
"I will fight for you with every breath in my body and I will never, ever let you down."
"Don't allow anyone to tell you it cannot be done."
"We must think big and dream even bigger."
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Trump has been officially sworn in as President
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Trump has officially been sworn in as President after taking the Oath of Office
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Trump was surrounded by his family, including his 10-year-old son Barron
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Melania was seen fixing Barron's tie during the ceremonyCredit: Reuters
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Barron was spotted yawning as he sat under his mums umbrellaCredit: Getty Images
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Trump’s children (r-l) Tiffany, Eric, Ivanka and Barron are pictured here with Melania (left) during the Oath of OfficeCredit: Getty Images
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Obama waved at the crowds when he left the ceremony in a helicopterCredit: Getty Images
Speaking directly to the Americans who voted for him, hoping that he can lift their economic fortunes, he had this to say: "This moment is your moment. It belongs to you..."
He also took the chance to tear into the establishment while cops fired teargas and fought running battles with activists three miles away.
Trump promised his every decision in office would be guided by two rules – “Buy American and hire American”.
"From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it's going to be only America first," he said.
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Donald Trump gave a thumbs up as he arrived at the podium
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Future Vice-President Mike Pence was seen clapping as Trump waved to the crowds
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A crowd of 900,000 gathered in Washington to watch the ceremonyCredit: Reuters
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Trump waved to the crowd with Melania by his side
He continued: "Together we will make America strong again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America proud again.
"We will make America safe again. And, yes, together, we will make America great again."
He placed the battle against Islamic extremism at the heart of his foreign policy as he took office, vowing to work with allies to destroy the jihadist threat.
"We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones and unite the civilised world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the earth," he declared.
It has been suggested he promise to form new alliances against terror may mean he intends to work with Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Trump's emotive speech came after he took the Oath of Office in front of a crowd of distinguished guests and supporters.
Jimmy Carter, George W Bush, Laura Bush and Hillary and Bill Clinton were just some of the well-known faces spotted in the crowd.
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Trump gave the camera a stern look before walking out to greet the crowds
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Trump arrived at Capitol Hill to chants of "USA! USA! USA!" as he prepares to be sworn in as US President
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Donald Trump was seen arriving at Capitol Hill with President Obama
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All of Trump’s children were seen following a few metres behind their father
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Ivanka Trump was pictured with her siblings Tiffany and Barron
The new President paid homage to his Scottish mother, Mary Anne Macleod, by taking his presidential oath with a Bible she gave him.
After Trump's speech, Jackie Evancho, 16, who rose to fame on the TV show America’s Got Talent, sang the national anthem.
Trump and Melania then attended the official lunch - where the new President made an effort to thank Hillary for coming.
Trump spent his morning attending church and meeting the Obamas for breakfast at the White House as he prepared to take office.
He headed to the US Capitol in his presidential limo with Obama before they made their entrance together.
All of Trump's children followed within metres of their father so they could watch him take his oath at noon local time (5pm GMT).
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