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Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat tradition? Here are some tidbits you might not know about Inauguration Day.

From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions.