Presidential Inauguration Trivia

What was the original date of Presidential Inauguration ceremonies?

• July 6th

• March 4th

• January 3rd

• September 17th

Which President gave the longest inaugural speech in American history?

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

• William Henry Harrison

• Franklin Roosevelt

Which constitutional amendment changed the date of presidential inaugurations to January 20th, effectively shortening the "lame duck" period for the outgoing President?

• 20th

• 27th

• 17th

• 10th

In modern times, all presidential inaugurations will be held on January 20th.

• True

• False

Who is the oldest President to be inaugurated?

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

• Ronald Reagan

• George Washington?

Who usually administers the presidential oath to the new President?

• His/her spouse

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House of Representatives

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Which President was sworn in as President on board Air Force One?

• Harry Truman

• Lyndon Johnson

• Jimmy Carter

• Gerald Ford

Who was the first President to be sworn into office in Washington, D.C.?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which President gave the shortest inaugural speech?

• George Washington

• Harry Truman

• George W. Bush

• Richard Nixon

Which two Presidents walked in the inaugural parade from the Capitol to the White House? Choose two.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• Jimmy Carter