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President's Park (White House)
Inaugural Events at President's Park
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Countdown to the Inauguration
Click here to test your knowledge of inaugural history with our daily trivia calendar, "Countdown to the Inauguration!". (pdf file - 636KB)
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Inaugural Junior Ranger Activity Guide
Visit the White House Visitor Center to pick up a free "Inaugural Junior Ranger Activity Guide" for children age 6-12. (The White House Visitor Center will be closed on Inauguration Day.)
Download a copy of the "Inaugural Junior Ranger Activity Guide" (pdf file - 805KB)
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On Exhibit: Presidential Inaugurations
View exhibits relating to the history of the Presidential Inaugurations including "Inauguration Day", "Inaugural Parades", "Inauguration Site", "Inauguration Oath and Address", "Inaugural Balls" and "Inaugurations and Technology". This exhibit is on display from November 4 through March 30, 2009 at the White House Visitor Center. (The White House Visitor Center will be closed on Inauguration Day.)
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"I do solemnly swear..."
Join us at the White House Visitor Center on Saturday, January 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for inaugural activities geared for families. Imagine yourself being sworn in as President of the United States as you repeat the Oath of Office. Be a contestant in our Inaugural Trivia Game and win prizes! Plan out who would march in YOUR Inaugural parade! An indoor scavenger hunt will have you searching for clues about past presidents' inaugurations. Free.
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Did You Know?
In 1790 George Washington selected a ridge overlooking the Potomac River as the site for the President's House. Known today as President's Park, this was the first land acquired for the District of Columbia.
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Last Updated: February 04, 2009 at 11:50 EST |
