Teach about the Presidential Inauguration and how it has changed over time with our recommended activities and background resources.
Provided for in the US Constitution, the oath of office is a key component of a presidential inauguration and symbolizes a peaceful transition of power. This lesson, which introduces students to the president's official pledge, begins with examining an artifact, the top hat Kennedy wore on January 20, 1961.
An in-depth history on how first ladies from Mary Todd Lincoln to Jill Biden dressed on the big day
