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Inauguration Junior Ranger Game: Did You Know?


Every four years in the United States, a president and vice president are elected and sworn into office. Let’s explore inauguration history and traditions! Visit the main Presidential Inauguration Junior Ranger Online Book for the full of list Junior Ranger activities. Here, let’s explore some inauguration history!

Fill in the text blanks with the options below. Slide the image to check your answers!

An answer bank for the questions below in a 4x2 grid of images: Thomas Jefferson; Dwight D. Eisenhower; Congress Hall; Barack Obama; Federal Hall; Franklin D. Roosevelt; Ronald Reagan; George Washington

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Question 1

On April 30, 1789, President ____________ was inaugurated in New York City, the first capital city of the United States.

A drawing of Federal Hall on a city street in New York, drawn in tones of yellow and brick A drawing of Federal Hall on a city street in New York, drawn in tones of yellow and brick

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Question 2

This president was first inaugurated at what public building?

A grayscale image of George Washington in a crowded room in 1789 A grayscale image of George Washington in a crowded room in 1789

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Question 3

President Washington’s second inauguration, during which he delivered what is still the shortest inaugural address at just 135 words, was held at ____________ in Philadelphia, Pa. on March 4, 1793.

A painting of George Washington seated at a table covered with a red tablecloth. Two large statues frame either side of the painting A painting of George Washington seated at a table covered with a red tablecloth. Two large statues frame either side of the painting

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Question 4

In 1801, President ____________, the third president, was the first to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.

An image of the Capitol building in the 1800s, two women seated a table on the lawn An image of the Capitol building in the 1800s, two women seated a table on the lawn

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Question 5

In 1937, President _________ was the first to be inaugurated under the 20th Amendment which establishes that Inauguration Day will take place on January 20.

A black and white aerial image of Washington D.C. in the 1930s A black and white aerial image of Washington D.C. in the 1930s

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Question 6

When January 20 is on a Sunday, presidents will take the oath of office in private and celebrate Inauguration Day on January 21 with everyone. This first happened to President _________ for his second inauguration in 1957.

Sepia toned photo of Eisenhower's inaugural address in Washington D.C. in 195 Sepia toned photo of Eisenhower's inaugural address in Washington D.C. in 195

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Question 7

Since then, Presidents ___________ and ___________ have had the same second inaugural Sunday experience.

Bust portrait painting of President Reagan Bust portrait painting of President Reagan

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Last updated: January 18, 2021