For more than 200 years, American presidents have been sworn into office in a formal ceremony.

(Fun fact, per theLibrary of Congress: presidential inaugurations used to take place on March 4.

Inauguration Day 2021, however,will be differentfrom most.

Donald Trump waving

Bush: a handwritten note on whimsical “Don’t Let the Turkeys Get You Down” stationery.

Asthe Associated Pressreports, this started a charming tradition that has lasted 32 years and five administrations.

And I am rooting hard for you."

Melania and Donald Trump, Barack and Michelle Obama, all looking serious

Historians and other experts are now wondering whether the tradition will be cut short by President Trump.

Still, Trump may yet decide to extend an olive branch by continuing the note-writing ritual.

Donald Trump writing