Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.

First Ladies' fashion choices at inauguration ceremonies have always made headlines. Melania Trump’s latest appearance in a wide-brimmed hat has sparked curiosity and continues this tradition. Notable past examples include Mary Todd Lincoln's floral sash and Michelle Obama's custom dresses.

Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took

During his oath, Trump did not place his hand atop the Bible, a moment that quickly took over on social media as people watching at home took notice. #BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/VywxkH9E4D

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

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.

Trump took the oath of office on Monday immediately after Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. As Vance took the oath of office, he placed his right hand on a Bible that was held by his wife, Usha Vance, as she also held one of their three children.

President-elect Donald Trump will use two Bibles to culminate the 60th Presidential Inauguration. He is not the first to do so, nor to use the historical Bible he chose.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, with a number of hidden moments occurring before and during the inauguration

Museum of the Bible Chief Curatorial Officer Robert Duke said Trump’s personal Bible will be added to the set of U.S. presidential inauguration Bibles.

President Donald Trump' inauguration was rife with poor planning and awkward occurrences as the US ushered in the convicted felon for a second term Monday

(NEXSTAR) – President Donald Trump, when taking his most recent oath of office, did not appear to place his left hand on either of the Bibles brought to the swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday. The placement of Trump’s left hand, however, has no bearing on the legitimacy of his first day back at the job.