50 Years Before Your Eyes, History Seen On Film

The transcript describes the inauguration of a U.S. President in 19101, marking a significant event as millions of Americans witnessed it for the first time. It also covers the funeral of Queen Victoria, highlighting the end of an era. The procession included notable figures like King Edward and Kaiser Wilhelm, emphasizing the interconnectedness of European royalty.

What significant event took place in Washington DC on March 4th, 19101?

• The inauguration of a U.S. President

• The end of World War I

• The launch of the first space shuttle

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What major event occurred a few months before the presidential inauguration?

• The funeral of Queen Victoria

• The first flight by the Wright brothers

• The start of the American Civil War

• The discovery of penicillin

Whose death marked the end of the 19th century's era?

• Queen Victoria

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Who was one of the notable figures in Queen Victoria's funeral procession?

• Winston Churchill

• King Edward VII

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Mahatma Gandhi

Which German leader was present at Queen Victoria's funeral?

• Kaiser Wilhelm

• Angela Merkel

• Otto von Bismarck

• Adolf Hitler