This story is from January 20, 2017
Donald Trump's inauguration by the numbers
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump, the real estate mogul and reality television star who upended American politics and energized voters angry with Washington, will be sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, putting Republicans in control of the
"It all begins today!" Trump tweeted at daybreak. "THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES - THE WORK BEGINS!"
Here are
1. 900,000: The number of people expected to attend, including protesters; about half the amount of President Obama's inauguration.
2. 20: The expected duration, in minutes, of Trump's inauguration speech.
3. 105: The longest inaugural speech, in minutes. It was delivered by William Henry Harrison in 1841 in a snowstorm. He wasn't wearing a hat or coat. He died of pneumonia a week later.
4. 270,000: The number of protesters expected to converge on Washington.
5. 28,000: The number of law enforcement officers expected to police downtown Washington.
6. 4,200: The number of joints expected to be handed out by pro-marijuana activists on Inauguration Day. (A fun article on how 420 became synonymous with pot culture).
7. 40: The percentage of ABC/Washington Post respondents who view Trump favorably, the lowest rating for an incoming president since Jimmy Carter.
8. 58: The percentage of people who view President Barack Obama favorably, according to Gallup.
9. 64: The percentage of people who believe that wealthy people will gain influence under a Trump Administration, according to a Pew Research.
10. 33: The percentage of Trump Cabinet nominees without public-sector experience, the highest since the William McKinley administration (1897-1901).
White House
for the first time in eight years.Here are
Donald Trump's inauguration
by the numbers:2. 20: The expected duration, in minutes, of Trump's inauguration speech.
3. 105: The longest inaugural speech, in minutes. It was delivered by William Henry Harrison in 1841 in a snowstorm. He wasn't wearing a hat or coat. He died of pneumonia a week later.
5. 28,000: The number of law enforcement officers expected to police downtown Washington.
6. 4,200: The number of joints expected to be handed out by pro-marijuana activists on Inauguration Day. (A fun article on how 420 became synonymous with pot culture).
8. 58: The percentage of people who view President Barack Obama favorably, according to Gallup.
9. 64: The percentage of people who believe that wealthy people will gain influence under a Trump Administration, according to a Pew Research.
Top Comment
Suresh Bharadwaj
2858 days ago
Donald John Trump is the New Hope of USA during 2017-2021Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of USA by Chief Justice John Roberts, on Friday, January 20, 2017.Read allPost comment
Popular from Business
- Government plans 100% FDI, eased rules for agents in insurance bill tweak
- Tata goes big on Apple manufacturing by acquiring stake in Pegatron’s India biz
- RCEP of little use to India, China to gain: Think tank
- Tatas to buy stake in Apple partner Pegatron's India business
- Gold loses lustre after Trump's win
end of article
Trending Stories
- Will banks open only for 5 days a week? Here’s what you should know about IBA’s proposal
- India set to be third largest economy, says S&P Global
- Dalal Street bull run continues! BSE Sensex crosses 69,000 for the first time; Nifty above 20,800
- Byju’s reduces notice period for employees as troubles mount
03:08 Sensex surges over 900 points, Nifty above 20,550 as BJP state election wins bolster Modi's Lok Sabha 2024 prospects- UltraTech to buy building materials business of Kesoram in 7,600 crore deal
- Tata Technologies stock debuts at a bumper 140% premium; share price at Rs 1200 on BSE
Visual Stories
- NEET UG 2024 result awaited: Top 10 NIRF-ranked medical colleges of India
- 7 New Expected Bullet Train Routes in India
- 10 Upcoming High-Speed Expressways That Will Change Highway Travel In India
- 8 Transformational Indian Railways Projects You Shouldn’t Miss
- Why Sensex, Nifty50 Hit New Highs, M-Cap At $5 Trillion: Top Reasons
UP NEXT