Sentence examples for upon inauguration from inspiring English sources

The historical roots of Kentucky governance and the lethal quality of its politics are symbolized by the fact that governors must swear upon inauguration that they have never engaged in personal dueling.

In the earliest of the nation's two-party elections, the match-up of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson gave voters a choice, according to Adams supporters, between "God and a religious president, or Jefferson and no God!" The pious allegedly buried Bibles in their gardens, in fear that President Jefferson would gather holy books for the pyre upon inauguration.

Upon inauguration in 1933 FDR focused on building confidence.

The Marines withdrew upon the inauguration of Sacasa, and Sandino submitted to his government.

Port operations in Yafo and Tel Aviv harbours ceased upon the inauguration of the modern port in nearby Ashdod in 1965.

"Democracy, liberty and justice for ALL Mexicans," he told Mexico's previous president, Ernesto Zedillo, upon his inauguration in December 1994.

Ice hockey appeared in the Summer Olympics in 1920 and was included in the Winter Games upon their inauguration in 1924.

Her strong personal qualities and long history of public service might nevertheless make her an interesting choice, but she would be 76 years old upon her inauguration next year.