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Trump's Chilly Inauguration: Arctic Blast Hits America

1/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, is set to be one of the chilliest ever, with frigid temperatures hovering around 21 degrees Fahrenheit and wind chills plunging into single digits. This polar vortex will unleash an Arctic blast, impacting over 280 million Americans and plunging much of the nation into subzero conditions.

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Historical Context

Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, will occur amidst extreme cold, reminiscent of past inaugurations like Ronald Reagan's second in 1985, which faced harsh winter weather. Historically, inaugurations have been affected by weather, such as John F. Kennedy's in 1961, where snow nearly canceled the parade. These events highlight the unpredictable nature of January inaugurations in Washington, D.C.

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Story summary

Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, is set to be one of the chilliest ever, with frigid temperatures hovering around 21 degrees Fahrenheit and wind chills plunging into single digits. This polar vortex will unleash an Arctic blast, impacting over 280 million Americans and plunging much of the nation into subzero conditions.

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