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George W. Bush and Laura Bush, 2001 Inauguration. White House photo by Wally McNamee. |
EdGate Inauguration Links
January 20, 2005, marks the second of George W. Bush's Presidential inaugurations. Visit the links below to find out about the history of inaugurations and their importance as symbols of a peaceful exchange of power.
The American Presidency: Inaugurations
The Smithsonian Institution presents a historical discussion of the role of inaugurations in the American presidency.
Just for fun, scroll down the page at the CNN Inaugural site to match the first lady with the gown she wore to her husband's inaugural.
Digital Classroom: Inauguration Quiz
Take the inauguration quiz challenge at this National Archives site.
Learn about the history of inaugurations, from parades to balls, from the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee.
I Do Solemnly Swear: Presidential Inaugurations
From the Library of Congress, this collection of documents illustrates inaugurations from George Washington to George W. Bush with over 2,000 digital files.
Explore an interactive time line of presidents and their inaugurations.
Online News Hour: Inauguration 2001
Watch video, listen to audio, and read about George W. Bush's first inauguration in 2001.
View a series of photographs from George W. Bush's 2001 inauguration.
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Inauguration Firsts Trivia Hunt Use this lesson plan with students in grades 6-12. Their job is to use Internet or print resources to answer questions about past inaugurations.
Inauguration 2001: Lesson Plans PBS's The News Hour offers a variety of inauguration-themed lesson plans, including one in which students compare and contrast George H. W. Bush's 1989 inaugural address with George W. Bush's 2001 address.
The Learning Page: I Do Solemnly Swear This Library of Congress page complements the LOC collection of resources for students, listed above.
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The Learning Page: U.S. History
The Library of Congress presents a collection of online resources useful for teaching about the American Presidency.
Military Involvement in the Inauguration of the President of the United States
Use this lesson plan with upper elementary to middle school students to help them understand the role of the President as Commander-in-Chief and how that affects the events of the inauguration.
Parade Classroom: Teacher's Guide
This guide, from the popular weekly magazine Parade, will help you introduce the inauguration as a teaching topic to students.
Presidents at Inauguration Graph: How Old Were They?
Have elementary students complete a graph of the age of each President at his inauguration. Middle school students can complete the activity, too, and also calculate the average age at swearing in.
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