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Inauguration Junior Ranger Game: Inaugurations & Technology

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 technology and inaugurations.

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

An answer bank of images in a 3x2 grid shows presidents and their dates in office: William McKinley 1897 - 1901; Calvin Coolidge 1923 - 1929; James Buchanan 1857 - 1861; Theodore Roosevelt 1901 - 1909; John F. Kennedy 1961 - 1963; William J. Clinton 1993

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Question 1: Telephones

Telephones were installed on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol for the first time for this Rough Rider's inauguration in 1905.

An historic photograph of five Rough Riders standing in a line in front of a camp tent An historic photograph of five Rough Riders standing in a line in front of a camp tent

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Question 2: Photography

Believe it or not, this president's inauguration was the first to be photographed.

An artists rendering of the Washington Monument under construction in 1874 An artists rendering of the Washington Monument under construction in 1874

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Question 3: Color Television

In the 1960s, television allowed this president's inauguration to be viewed in color.

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Question 4: Internet

The world wide web allowed for this president's second inauguration to be broadcast live on the internet.

The White House in 1998. The Washington Monument in the background is covered in scaffolding. The White House in 1998. The Washington Monument in the background is covered in scaffolding.

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Question 5: Film

This president's inauguration did not broadcast on television or radio but it was the first to be filmed.

A black and white image of the White House and grounds from the 1890s A black and white image of the White House and grounds from the 1890s

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Question 6: Radio

In 1923, this president's second inauguration was the first to be broadcast on the radio.

Black and white photo of a man standing at a radio recording setup in the 1920s Black and white photo of a man standing at a radio recording setup in the 1920s

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Last updated: January 18, 2021