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To: Dixie Yooper

Using is a Bible is tradition, not prescribed by the Constitution.

It’s not required for others taking Federal oaths (military, cabinet officials, civil servants, etc.)


18 posted on 01/22/2009 6:00:13 AM PST by PurpleMan
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To: PurpleMan

John Quincy Adams took the oath putting his hand on a law book.


36 posted on 01/22/2009 7:26:04 PM PST by Grig
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