President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration. From Marian Anderson to Lady Gaga, discover the musical history of US presidential inaugurations.
Jimmy Carter, 1977: Cantor Isaac Goodfriend, a Holocaust survivor, accompanied by the U.S. Marine Band sang the national anthem. Ronald Reagan, 1981: Amateur singer Juanita Booker sang the national anthem.
President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations,
President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his inauguration, with Carrie Underwood also set to perform. The article lists previous singers at presidential inaugurations,
Richard Fontaine is the chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). He served as president of CNAS from 2012–19 and as senior fellow from 2009–12. Prior to CNAS, he was foreign policy advisor to Senator John McCain and ...