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Four Presidents Who Boycotted Successors' Inaugurations

Joe Biden President Joe Biden speaks at the Amtrak Bear Maintenance Facility, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Bear, Del. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Outgoing President Joe Biden attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration today, marking a significant moment in American history. This act of attending his successor's inauguration is a tradition that symbolizes the peaceful transfer of power in the United States.

However, it is worth noting that four years ago, then-President Trump broke from this tradition by becoming only the 4th president to boycott his successor’s regularly scheduled inauguration. The last time such an event occurred was over 150 years ago.

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