SearchTo help inform discussions about the presidency and the inauguration, the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance has created a 35-page downloadable PDF called Our White House which includes articles about the event on January 20th, hands-on activities, discussion questions and games.
Web Links
Kids.gov
The official government site provides detailed information for students, teachers and parents about the inauguration ceremony and the oath of office. There’s also a quiz you can take.
The Day’s Events
There are as many as nine events occur on Inauguration day from the morning worship service to the evening’s inaugural ball. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies details the events of the day.
The Library of Congress
Primary resource materials archived at the Library of Congress includes detailed accounts of inauguration addresses, tickets and programs, photographs and music going back to George Washington.
