WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has declared the day of his inauguration as the "National Day of Patriotic Devotion."
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In one of his first acts as president, Trump signed a proclamation that designated January 20th, 2017 as National Day of Patriotic Devotion, "in order to strengthen our bonds to each other and to our country - and to renew the duties of Government to the people."
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As is tradition, presidents sign a proclamation which sets the tone of their presidency. He said "a new national pride stirs the American soul and inspires the American heart."
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In 2009, President Barack Obama declared his first-term inauguration a "Day of Renewal and Reconciliation."
Eight years earlier, President George W. Bush stated the day of his first inauguration was a "National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving."
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk during the Inauguration Day Parade Route in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)