IN PHOTOS: Trump's historic return to the White House

Washington, D.C. — Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. The ceremony, originally planned for the Capitol’s West Front, was relocated to the Rotunda due to unseasonably cold weather.

1/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

2/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

3/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

4/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

5/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

6/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

7/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

8/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

9/9: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootTheWorld, for Forum News Service

The event drew a mix of political leaders, dignitaries and supporters. In his inaugural address, President Trump focused on themes of combating "woke culture", stimulating economic revitalization and strengthening America’s global standing. He emphasized his commitment to "restoring prosperity and pride" across the nation.

1/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

2/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

3/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

4/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

5/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

6/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

7/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

8/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

9/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

10/10: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

The inauguration featured several notable moments, including a performance of "America the Beautiful" by country star Carrie Underwood and the attendance of former President Joe Biden, underscoring a peaceful transfer of power.

Security was heightened in Washington, with thousands of law enforcement officers and National Guard troops ensuring the safety of attendees. Crowds gathered on the National Mall in large numbers to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures.

1/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

2/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

3/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

4/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

5/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

6/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

7/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

8/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

9/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

10/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service

11/11: Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, making history as the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. Crowds gathered on the National Mall to witness the historic event, despite the frigid temperatures. Photos by Ian Riley and Amber Holritz of ShootsTheWorld, for Forum News Service