The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...

The books of the Bible were very likely written in the cursive ... the lapidary (from the Latin word, lapis, meaning stone) and the uncial (from the Latin word uncia, meaning inch).

There are so many traditions on Inauguration Day, but only one is required by law, and that is saying the Oath of Office.