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| Eric Greitens being sworn in |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Republican Eric Greitens has been sworn in as Missouri's 56th governor.
Greitens took the oath of office Monday outside the Capitol building in Jefferson City.
The first Jewish governor of the state placed one hand on a Bible owned by a World War I veteran as he recited the oath. He was flanked by his wife and two children, accompanied by their grandparents.
Greitens replaces term-limited Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon.
His inauguration marks the first time that Missouri Republicans have supermajorities in the state House and Senate and control of the governor's mansion.
Republicans Lt. Gov. Mike Parson, Treasurer Eric Schmitt, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Attorney General Josh Hawley also were sworn into office.
More than 6,000 people packed the Capitol lawn for the event on a chilly overcast day.
