Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the President of the United States today. At 10:30 PM (IST), the biggest inauguration in the history of this powerful nation will take place at Washington DC's Capitol Hill.
To provide comprehensive coverage of Trump's inauguration, a special team of reporters from Aaj Tak is on the ground, delivering real-time updates. Among them, Rohit Sharma is reporting directly from Washington DC. Here's his exclusive report...
Capitol Hill: Public Entry Restricted
Security is extremely tight at Washington DC's Capitol Hill. Barricades were erected a day in advance. Even though police presence is significant throughout DC, Capitol Hill is particularly well-guarded. Ordinarily, anyone can visit the Capitol Hill building, but it is currently closed to outside visitors. Security personnel are constantly patrolling the area.
The Making of the White House
In 1792, it was decided by the US government that there should be an official residence for the President in Washington DC, leading to the construction of the White House. John Adams was the first president to move in, in 1800, making it his home and working office. Initially, it was not known as the White House. Discover the full history of the White House in the video...
The Dome’s Long Journey to Completion
All presidents since 1801 have been sworn in at the Capitol Hill Building. The dome atop this building took a significant amount of time to complete. Although America’s first president took office in the White House in 1800, the dome was only finished in 1868.
