The conversation between human and AI assistant.
When a new president is being sworn in (for example, he is Muslim in a 50/50 Christian/Muslim nation), does he put his hand on the Bible or Koran and say "so help me God"?
Wow, I didn't know that. Is there any legal requirement for the president-elect to use a religious text during the ceremony?
No, there is no legal requirement for the president-elect to use a religious text during the ceremony. However, the tradition of using a Bible during the oath of office ceremony dates back to the first inauguration of President George Washington and has been followed by most presidents since then. It is ultimately up to the individual president-elect to decide whether they want to use a religious text or not.