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A Look Back at 13 Memorable Presidential Inauguration Performances

  • Dwight Eisenhower invited Black opera star Marian Anderson to sing at his second inauguration in 1957, marking a significant moment for racial inclusion in presidential events.
  • John F. Kennedy's 1961 inauguration featured Robert Frost, who recited a poem after struggling to read his original piece due to the sun's glare.
  • Amanda Gorman became the youngest poet to perform at an inauguration by reciting her poem, 'The Hill We Climb,' during Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration.
  • The Trump Vance inaugural committee announced a lineup of performers for the 60th presidential inauguration, including Carrie Underwood and the Village People.
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Who is performing at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration? See list

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for a second time Jan. 20 and his inauguration is bringing a number of famous stars to the nation’s capital.

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A Look Back at 13 Memorable Presidential Inauguration Performances

Aretha Franklin, Toby Keith, and Beyoncé are just some of the legendary performers who have dazzled crowds at the dawn of new presidential terms.

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Here's everyone performing at the presidential inauguration

Unlike Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration, which reportedly struggled to book high-profile performers, several well-known artists will partake in this year's inaugural events.

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