As Donald Trump leaves office after four years as commander-in-chief, read what the controversial president said in his first - and only - inauguration speech in 2017: The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country. Inauguration of Donald J. Trump - January 20, 2017 Published on January 21, 2017 U.S. Supreme Court justices seated on the presidential platform shortly after the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Michael Pence. We do not seek to impose our way of life on anyone, but rather to let it shine as an example. We stand at the birth of a new millennium, ready to unlock the mysteries of space, to free the Earth from the miseries of disease and to harness the industries and technologies of tomorrow. Everyone is listening to you now. President Donald John Trump was sworn in at noon on January 20, 2017. For too long, a small group in our nation's capital has reaped the rewards of government, while the people have borne the cost. They have been magnificent. And god bless America. User Clip: Inauguration Address, 2017, President Donald Trump We will build new roads and highways and bridges and airports and tunnels and railways all across our wonderful nation. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk in their inaugural parade on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Thank you. — -- After Donald Trump was sworn in as president on the steps of the Capitol on January 20, 2017, he addressed the nation for a little more than 17 minutes. We must protect our borders from the ravages of other countries making our products, stealing our companies and destroying our jobs. Sign up for POLITICO Playbook and get the latest news, every morning — in your inbox. Inauguration Day 2017: President Donald Trump January 20, 2017 One year ago, few people outside of candidate Donald Trump and his closest and most loyal supporters imagined that January 20, 2017, would mark his inauguration as the 45th president of the United States. Anti-Trump protesters demonstrate near the National Mall following the inauguration of president Donald Trump on 20 January 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump delivered his first speech as President of the United States on Friday morning.. Trump was joined at the inauguration by members of his family, including his wife Melania Trump… Find the perfect 2017 Presidential Inauguration Of Donald Trump stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Presidential Inauguration 01:10:57. When America is united, America is totally unstoppable. Finally, we must think big and dream even bigger. President Donald Trump pumps his fist after addressing the crowd during his swearing-in ceremony on January 20 at the Capitol in Washington, DC. When America is united, America is totally unstoppable. Read our article on Inauguration Day and its history. Donald Trump Jr. was deposed as part of the Washington, D.C. attorney general’s probe of the 2017 presidential inauguration committee’s finances and spending. We assembled here today our issuing a new decree to be heard in every city, in every foreign capital, and in every hall of power, from this day forward: a new vision will govern our land, from this day forward, it's going to be only America first. Your voice, your hopes, and your dreams will define our American destiny. (Pic: Getty Images) Read More Pence is the 48th Vice President of the United States. Lexey Swall—GRAIN for TIME A sign brought by a volunteer sits during preparations for the #Trump420 event during President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2017. We will no longer accept politicians who are all talk and no action constantly complaining, but never doing anything about it.