Inauguration Day
Lesson Plan: Analyzing Historical Presidential Inaugural Addresses
This lesson provides multiple options and activities for students to engage with and analyze presidential inaugural addresses starting with Ronald Reagan’s first inauguration in 1981. Teachers can choose… learn more
What Happens Inside the White House on Inauguration Day
Ever wonder what happens inside the White House on Inauguration Day? We will examine how the Presidential administration transfers the White House from one President to the next.… learn more
Lesson plan: What Happens During a Presidential Inauguration?
Every four years on January 20, a ceremony called an inauguration marks the start of the United States president’s new term. The Constitution requires that the president take… learn more
Inauguration Day Resources
The National Constitution Center has the resources you need this Inauguration Day! Start with the latest post from our Constitution Daily blog, What Happens on Inauguration Day. Learn about what… learn more
2025 Presidential Inauguration: FREE Teaching Resources and Activities
Celebrate the 2025 Presidential Inauguration with your students using these engaging and educational resources. From word searches and coloring sheets to interactive PowerPoints and thought-provoking writing prompts, these… learn more
From Election Results to Inauguration: Teaching the 2024 Transition of Power
The 2024 election season marks another significant moment in U.S. history, with Americans witnessing the democratic process in action and the transition of power—a fundamental pillar of our… learn more
What happens on Inauguration Day
On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States. Here is a look at some facts about the inaugural event and the all-important… learn more
Lesson Plan: 2025 Inauguration Viewing Guides and Activities
This lesson provides several activities for students to help them understand events occurring on Inauguration Day and interpret the inaugural address that Donald Trump will give on January… learn more
5 Presidential Inauguration Activities for Students
On Inauguration Day, the president-elect is sworn into office. The ceremony takes place every four years on January 20 (or January 21 if the 20th falls on a… learn more
Celebrate Inauguration Day with Discovery Education
Every four years, an amazing celebration happens in Washington, D.C. — Americans come together to watch the recently elected President of the United States pledge to uphold and… learn more
Presidential Inaugurations: I Do Solemnly Swear
Presidential inaugurations have been solemn ceremonies and uninhibited celebrations. They are carefully scripted and they are unpredictable. They reflect tradition and they reflect the moment. Help your students… learn more
20th Amendment: A New Inauguration Day
National Archives. As advances in transportation and communication in the 20th century sped up the pace of government and reduced travel times nationwide, Congress proposed a constitutional amendment… learn more
Library of Congress: Inauguration Day
Until the ratification of the Twentieth Amendment in 1933, the official day for presidential inaugurations was March 4. When the fourth fell on a Sunday, as it did in… learn more
Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol
Presidential inaugural ceremonies are perhaps the most widely known of the numerous ceremonies held at the U.S. Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) erects the inaugural platform on the… learn more
Teaching About Presidential Inaugurations
The Presidential Inauguration of the United States is a ceremony that occurs every four years at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC when the President-elect and Vice… learn more
INAUGURAL EVENTS
While the peaceful transfer of power has occurred on every inauguration day, the events surrounding this notable occasion have grown and changed. These eight events, however, are the… learn more
Inauguration of the President of the United States
Inauguration Day is the day when the president-elect and vice-president-elect are sworn in and take office. Inauguration Day occurs every four years on January 20 (or January 21… learn more
Presidential Inaugurations, Past and Present
Every four years, on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building, the newly-elected President of the United States is inaugurated. This event not only includes the president taking… learn more
TeachersFirst's U.S. Presidential Inaugurations Resources
Every four years, the U.S. celebrates the peaceful transition of power from one administration to the next. 2009 was an especially historic year in U.S. history, with the… learn more
Hail to the Chief: Inauguration Lessons
Every four years on January 20, an important event occurs in the United States: A president takes the Oath of Office during an inauguration ceremony. Education World offers… learn more
Unique Inauguration Day Activities (Plus Printable Worksheets)
Inauguration Day is an important time for the United States. Engage your students in the upcoming inauguration as well as previous presidential inaugurations with this activity bundle. Encourage… learn more