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 the March 20, 1933 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, including FDR's time-honored admonition against fear for fear's sake.

Concepts

presidential inaugurations, franklin d. roosevelt, presidential elections, united states presidents, the united states government

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video in conjunction with a lesson on presidential inaugurations or historic speeches
• Have learners watch all 10 addresses and decide which is the most appealing based on a class-created rubric

Classroom Considerations

• Comment section of the video is open to the public
• Because the video is from 1933, the quality is grainy and difficult to see
• Consider providing printed copies of FDR's address for learners to follow along
• Video continues to the next in the playlist immediate after the address is over
• The video is over 20 minutes long, which may be a lot for some learners in one sitting
• The first video in a playlist of 10

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• History buffs will enjoy the first filmed inauguration, including the historical mentions of the 48 states of America

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.9 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.3