A look back at the inauspicious inaugurations in US history

While regarded as historic and celebratory occasions, not all US presidential inaugurations have passed off as the solemn state event desired, as Robert Hume describes.

At noon today in Washington, 10 weeks after stunning the world by winning the US election, Donald J Trump will take the Oath of Office and be sworn in as America’s 45th president.

A parade, three inaugural balls, and five days of celebrations and concerts will follow. Elton John and The Rolling Stones were quick to deny reports that they would be playing.