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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.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show the video as an introduction to a lesson on Inauguration Day
- Have learners name key facts they see from the video
- Encourage class members to note any connections or similarities to a current presidential inauguration
Classroom Considerations
- Video and narration moves a little quickly; consider showing it twice since it's not very long
- Peruse the rest of the videos in the history series to see if any more are applicable to your curriculum
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Fun and engaging for learners of all ages
- Applicable and versatile to any presidential inauguration
- Includes clips from prominent historical inaugurations
Cons
- None