The Polar Express that blasted into Washington for President Ronald Reagan’s second inaugural in 1985 forced the whole inaugural ceremony indoors, and the parade was canceled.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice. That's what White House Press Secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first

Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, will be the coldest in almost 40 years. Frosts down to -4 are expected in Washington today, BBC and CNN report. According to the weather forecast, after a few mild days at the end of last week,