This Inauguration Day, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will wake up in a White House filled with their belongings and personal mementos -- everything from personal photographs to their favorite foods in the kitchen.

Donald and Melania Trump arrive at the White House ahead of the inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts in an inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday.

A historic transition of power unlike any since the 19th century unfolded throughout Monday, Jan. 20, as President Donald Trump was sworn in for a rare nonconsecutive White House term. PEOPLE followed

While Inauguration Day marks the transfer of power from one president to another, it also marks another major change at the White House: one first family moving out and another moving in. This final piece of the transition happens behind closed doors,

At noon today, Donald Trump takes the presidential oath for a second time, capping a historic political comeback to the White House. The ceremony has been moved inside to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda because of frigid weather for only the first time since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration 40 years ago.

While everyone's focused on the transfer of power, a small army is working behind the scenes to ensure the White House is ready for the next president.

Associated Press Video Journalist Dan Huff shows off his position at the White House for Inauguration Day. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

On Inauguration Day, a finely-tuned process transforms the White House to welcome a new president and their family. The day begins with the outgoing president participating in a farewell ceremony.

While the world watches the pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day unfolding at the U.S. Capitol, an intricate and highly orchestrated move unfolds behind the scenes at the White House. Every four to eight years,