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Presidential Inaugurations
This category contains questions and answers about the history of Presidential Inaugurations, the Oath of Office, and the celebrations afterward.
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Explain the benefits of recoding a scheduled event?
The benefits of recording a scheduled events helps generate extra income. It help pile pressure on the organizers to keep and observe time.
Who said God made us neighbors Let justice make us friends and what does it mean?
FDR said it- he was talking to Latin America about his new Good Neighbor policy, which alleviated the strains and inequalities of Teddy Roosevelt's imperialistic Bad Neighbor policy (in which he took sway over the smaller Latin states- he also did some brilliant things, but that wasn't his shining moment in my opinion) in favor of equally beneficial bonds and trade agreements for both North and South America.
What did John F Kennedy promised in his inaugural address?
He promised to do all he could to bring hope, peace and freedom to every American, an end of tyranny, and war - the same principals of the Founding Fathers, that all men are created equal and should be treated as such. He promised better global relations, to exchange goods. He promised, with the help of science and people, to stop hunger, poverty, and find cures for disease.
What is the purpose of the inaugural address?
The main purpose of inaugural address is to show commitment to the task as the president or leader. This is a formal speech which is given by a leader as a sign of acceptance to work in the given position.
What flags were displayed in the inaugration?
The five flags displayed above the platform between columns on the Capitol building are: The two outside flags are 13 star United States flags symbolizing the first 13 colonies. The next two inside are 21 star flags symbolizing Illinois, President Obama's home state and the 21st state. The center flag is the current 50 star United States flag.
What is the Date-Time-Location of the 2009 US Presidential Inauguration?
**** UPDATED INFO ***** Originally supplied by a WIKI Supervisor **** What is the Date-Time-Location of the 2009 US Presidential Inauguration? ..........{Suggest you tune in a bit earlier than the times listed below. } Tuesday, January 20, 2009 -- US Presidential Inauguration .....CEREMONY begins at: 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time {EST} in Washington, D.C. 10:30 AM Central Time 09:30 AM Mountain Time 08:30 Pacific Time 07:30 Alaska Time 06:30 Hawaii Time Location: In my tummy!!!!
.....TICKETS: Each US Senator and US Representative receives a limited number of FREE tickets to give away to the public at their discretion. No website or other ticket outlet actually has inaugural swearing-in tickets to sell, regardless of what they may claim. .....NO TICKET? The general pubic may watch and listen to the ceremony on large screens that will be set up along the National Mall. .....PARADE begins at 2:30 PM EST. Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC. Viewing stands and bleachers will extend from 3rd to 17th Sts. .....TV/RADIO COVERAGE: Check your local listings .....WHAT IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN THE USA but want to know what time the ceremony will begin in reference to your own location? Here are a few pointers: Brazil - 2:30 PM England - 4:30 PM Turkey - 6:30 PM China - 10:30 PM Sydney, Australia: 00:30 AM January 21st
Why didn't Obama's Mother attend her son's Inauguration?
Who was the 102 year old woman introduced as Obama's mother at the inauguration?
Is there is resolute desk in the oval office?
Yes, there is a Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. It came from the timbers of the British ship HMS RESOLUTE, abandoned in the Arctic in the 1850's, salvaged, and returned to Britain by the US Congress. Queen Victoria sent the desk to President Hayes as a token of friendship and this started the Special Relationship between the USA and Britain. A good book that covers the story is "HMS Resolute" by Elizabeth Matthews.
Who was the last president to use the George Washington Bible?
It was last used by George H. W. Bush. His son George W. Bush wanted to use it as well but could not because of the bad weather the day of his first inauguration.
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Which president wore a ring containing a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair to his inauguration?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who will administer the oath of office to the vice-president elect joe biden?
The Oath of Office - Vice President-elect Jo Biden, Jr.
administered by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, John Paul Stevens
What does impeachement do to a sitting president?
If we are talking US Officials, an impeachment is a statement of charges (by the House of Representative) much like an indictment. If a simple majority votes "yes", the person is impeached. The official, however, must be convicted (by the Senate) before being formally removed from office. Often, impeachment is enough to make the person resign. However, not always. Bill Clinton was impeached, stayed in office and the Senate acquitted him.
What does it mean to have a 2009 presidential inaugural invitation?
My daughter was excited about the Inaugural Invitation. I didn't see where it was a ticket to anything. So, we assumed it to be a nice commemorative item for Obama's Inauguration. It will look lovely in a picture frame. I'm glad I received the Invitation.
What was the Dow Jones average at Bill Clinton's first Inaugaration?
djindexes.com/mdsidx/downloads/xlspages/DJIA_Hist_Perf.xls
shows the DJIA low of 1993 was on Inauguration Day, Jan 20, closing at 3,241.95.
Yahoo Finance shows the DJIA opened on Clinton's Inauguration Day at 3255.99.
In addition to a budget surplus, William Jefferson Clinton left George Walker Bush with a DJIA of 10,587.59. That's a return of 226% or 15.9% annually.
Clinton continues to get 0 credit from the media and the Republicans and the public in general for these fine achievements. In fact the Democrats lost the House, including Speaker of the House Tom Foley as a thank you for their act in 1993 which led to the balanced budget, which kept interest rates low throughout the 1990s, enabling this bull run.
Why was Washington's farewell address important?
The major importance of Washington's farewell address is that he established a precedent of leaving office after two terms. He wanted to stress the fact that the presidency was not to be an imperial or royal office.
What does the US president sign right after he is sworn in?
President Obama signed 3 documents after being sworn in.
He signed a proclamation declaring a day of national renewal and reconciliation and nominations for the Cabinet and Sub - Cabinet.
What were the names of the 10 inaugural balls?
Neighborhood Balll Commander in Chief Ball Youth Ball Creative Coalition Ball Purple Ball Obama Home States Ball Biden Home States Ball Eastern Ball Western Ball (apparently did not attend this one) Midwestern Ball Southern Ball
Inauguration Time Central Africa Time?
The US Presidential Inauguration on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, begins at 11:30 AM EST and at 6:30 PM Central African Time.
What is the length of the route of the US presidential inaugural parade?
From the Nation Mall To the White House
District of Columbia cast its 3 electoral votes for John F. Kennedy in the 1960 election.
