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First Lady Pat Nixon holds the bible while her husband, Richard M. Nixon, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice Warren E. Burger on January 20, 1973, for his second term as U.S. President.
First Lady Pat Nixon holds the bible while her husband, Richard M. Nixon, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice Warren E. Burger on January 20, 1973, for his second term as U.S. President.
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Amanda Gorman Reads Inauguration Poem, 'The Hill We Climb'
Following in the tradition established by John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton, the Inauguration Ceremony of Joseph Biden featured an Inauguration Poem. National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman's powerful recitation of her...
PBS
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise | Maya Angelou and the 1993 Inaugural Poem: “On the Pulse of Morning”
President Bill Clinton asked Maya Angelou to deliver a poem as part of his 1993 Inaugural Ceremony. Class members watch a clip of Angelou's presentation, do a close reading of the full text of the poem, and respond to discussion...
Curated Video
President George W. Bush 2001 Inaugural Address
Soon after the world entered the 21st century, George Walker Bush was sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States. With days of inspiration, terrorism, and cooperation ahead of him, President Bush addresses the country with a...
C-SPAN
President Clinton 1993 Inaugural Address
The theme of President William Jefferson Clinton's 1993 inaugural speech was renewal. Focusing on change for the future and peaceful diplomacy, the 42nd president of the United States addresses a hopeful nation nearing the turn of...
Curated Video
President George H. W. Bush 1989 Inaugural Address
President George Herbert Walker Bush, sworn in as the 41st president of the United States, addresses the nation on January 20, 1989. He connects patriotism with hard work, citizenship with compassion, and strength in both American...
Curated Video
President Reagan 1981 Inaugural Address
A lesson on presidential inaugurations would not be complete without President Ronald Reagan's optimistic assessment of the democratic election system. Addressing the nation on the day of his first inaugural address, January 20, 1981,...
Curated Video
President Nixon 1969 Inaugural Address
Richard Nixon, newly sworn in as the 37th president of the United States, reflects on the decades between his January 20, 1969 inaugural address and the beginning of the next millennium. Emphasizing the American dream, peace...
Curated Video
President Johnson 1965 Inaugural Address
Rocked by the sudden assassination of their beloved President John F. Kennedy, the American people elected Lyndon B. Johnson to be the 36th president of the United States. President Johnson addresses his fellow citizens from...
Curated Video
President Kennedy 1961 Inaugural Address
The strong, direct words of President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address provided a philosophical turning point to 20th century American democracy. For 13 poignant minutes, the 35th president cautioned his fellow citizens...
HISTORY Channel
America 101: What Happens on Inauguration Day?
Is Inauguration Day always on January 20th? Do incoming presidents always take the oath of office on a Bible? Learn the answers to these questions and more with an informative and entertaining video about Inauguration Day.
Curated Video
President Eisenhower 1953 Inaugural Address
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was a principled man who valued common sense, decency, and national security, and who made these values the cornerstones of his eight years in office. Middle and high schoolers watch as the 33rd president...
Curated Video
President Truman 1949 Inauguration
The Chicago Daily Tribune, along with many Americans, did not expect Harry S. Truman to win the 1948 presidential election. Yet on January 20, 1949, he took the oath of office and addressed the nation as the 32nd president of the...
Curated Video
President Franklin Roosevelt 1933 Inauguration
Though President Franklin Delano Roosevelt led the United States for a record-breaking four terms, he began his administration with a single day of pomp, circumstance, and inspiring words. Young historians watch and listen to footage of...
Backstory Radio
Backstory Radio: Four More Years: Presidential Inaugurations
BackStory Radio podcast looks at the last 224 years of American presidential inaugurations to explore the history surrounding these pomp celebrations and transitions. Audio and transcript are provided.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: President Franklin Roosevelt
This is the first sound movie of a presidential inauguration, it includes the ride to the capitol with Herbert Hoover, the taking of the oath, his inaugural speech and parade. [8:00]