FDR Inauguration Ceremony Arrivals

The video captures a historic American scene with House Speaker Rayburn and Senate leader Barkley accompanying the President in a procession to the Capitol. Despite the cold, the President opts for an open car to acknowledge the waiting crowd. The video then transitions to the start of the oath-taking ceremonies, highlighting the presence of dignitaries, including the President's mother and the Supreme Court justices. The retiring Vice President Garner administers the oath to the new Vice President, Henry A. Wallace.

Who was riding with the president in the open car during the procession to the Capitol?

• Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt and Henry A. Wallace

• House Speaker Rayburn and Senate leader Barkley

• Vice President Garner and Chief Justice Humes

• The United States Supreme Court justices

Why did the president choose an open car for the procession?

• To show respect to the waiting crowd

• Because it was a warm day

• To accommodate more dignitaries

• Due to security reasons

Who was seen approaching the presidential platform at the Capitol?

• The President's mother and the Supreme Court justices

• The President's cabinet members

• The new Vice President and his family

• The camera crew and reporters

Who administered the oath to the new Vice President, Henry A. Wallace?

• House Speaker Rayburn

• Retiring Vice President Garner

• Senate leader Barkley

• Chief Justice Charles Evans Humes

What significant event was taking place that historians would remember?

• The inauguration of a new President

• The oath-taking of the new Vice President

• The announcement of a new Supreme Court justice

• The signing of a historic treaty