Congress for Kids: [Elections]: Word Spy

Elections

Introduction Election Day Voting Election of the President Candidates Political Parties Primary Election National Conventions National Conventions - An Inside View Candidates at the Convention The Campaign Polling Places The Electoral College The Electoral Map The Inauguration

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What president of the United States had to borrow money to attend his inauguration?

Who was the first president to ride to his inauguration ceremony in an automobile?

Who was the first president to die in office one month after his inauguration?

Which United States president said "I promise" instead of "I swear" at his inauguration?

Obama Inaugural Address

The Inauguration

Uncle Sam, the word spy, wants you to take a minute and test your knowledge.

Match the word(s) in the left-hand column to complete the questions or statements in the right-hand column. Check your answers.

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Originally Inauguration Day was held on March 4, giving the next administration enough time to get up and running. But in 1933, with the country facing a huge economic crisis, the four months in between Election Day and Inauguration Day seemed too long. The 20th Amendment was ratified on January 23, 1933, fixing Inauguration Day as January 20.

Projects You Can Do

Inauguration Day is when the incoming President of the United States takes the oath of office. Celebrate President Obama's inauguration and have an Inauguration Day party with this easy-to-make stencil and flag decoration.

Obama Stencil Silhouette

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