The 60th Presidential Inauguration

The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States will take place tomorrow, Monday, January 20, 2025.

Here are some resources to discuss the history and process of presidential inaugurations:

Interactive Constitution:

• “One President at a Time”: Tightening the Presidential Transition

Constitution Daily blog posts:

• What happens on Inauguration Day
• 10 fascinating facts about Presidential inaugurations
• Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln: Dueling inaugural addresses

America’s Town Hall:

My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses

📅 Tuesday, January 21 | Noon ET

The day after the 2025 presidential inauguration, join leading presidential historians and contributors to the recently published compendium My Fellow Americans: Presidents and Their Inaugural Addresses, including Michael Gerhardt, Kate Masur, and Ted Widmer, as they reflect on inaugural addresses throughout history and how they relate to a president’s legacy. Register now

Exploring the Executive Branch

As a new presidential administration begins its term, explore the important role of the president in our constitutional system with your students. 

Use these short learning videos, primary sources, and learning assessments in our Constitution 101 teacher-led high school curriculum or student-led course on Khan Academy.

Teacher-led Curriculum:

• Video Activity: The Presidency
• Analyzing Executive Orders

Student-led Course on Khan Academy:

• Video: How does the modern president compare to the founders vision?
• Video: When can the president use executive orders?
• Video: Where does the president get the power to issue executive orders?

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