The inaugurations of public figures, especially those of political leaders, often feature
lavish ceremonies in which the figure publicly takes their
oath of office (sometimes called "swearing in"), often in front of a large crowd of spectators. A
monarchical inauguration may take on different forms depending on the nation: they may undergo a
coronation rite or may simply be required to take an oath in the presence of a country's legislature. The "inaugural address" is a speech given during this ceremony which informs the people of their intentions as a leader. A famous inauguration speech is
John F. Kennedy's. ==Presidential inaugurations==