President Donald Trump waves as he walks with first lady Melania Trump and son Baron during the inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Jan. 20, 2017.

LIVE BLOG: Trump Sworn in as 45th US President

January 20, 2017 6:36 AM update January 20, 2017 6:04 PM

Donald Trump is now the 45th president of the United States. After swearing his allegiance to the Constitution in a ceremony at the US Capitol Friday, Trump delivered a 16-minute address stressing his campaign theme - "make America great again." The 70-year-old president, holding elective office for the first time in his life, told a crowd of several hundred thousand people at the National Mall that his administration will transfer power away from Washington and return it to the American people.

13:36 20.1.2017

VOA spoke to some Donald Trump supporters who came to Washington for the inauguration of the new president.

Trump Supporters on Why They Think He'll be a Great President

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13:36 20.1.2017

Now a private citizen, former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have boarded a plane bound for Palm Springs. The new president, Donald Trump is attending a luncheon on Capitol Hill.

13:30 20.1.2017

President Donald Trump's inaugural address touched on many themes from his election campaign. Here are some highlights.

Highlights from Donald Trump's Inaugural Speech

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13:17 20.1.2017

President Donald Trump has been signing papers on Capitol Hill, taking his first actions as the new U.S. leader

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LIVE BLOG: Trump Sworn in as 45th US President

Trump Supporters on Why They Think He'll be a Great President

Highlights from Donald Trump's Inaugural Speech