Presidential Inauguration
January 20, 2005
The next president…
•George W. Bush
•Currently President of
The United States
•Ready to begin his
second term
What is an Inauguration?
•Ceremony in which
the president officially
takes office
•Held January 20th at
noon after the election
•President takes the
oath of office
The Oath of Office
•A promise to carry out the
presidential duties
honestly and faithfully
•Said with right hand
raised and left hand on the
Bible
•Every President since
George Washington has
repeated these words
The Presidential Oath of Office
I do solemnly swear that I will
faithfully execute the Office of
President of the United States, and
will to the best of my ability,
preserve, protect, and defend the
Constitution of the United States. So
help me God.
Inauguration Events
•On Inauguration Day
the President gives an
Inaugural Speech
•A parade is held on
Inauguration Day
•Inauguration Day is
followed by an
Inauguration Ball
Inauguration Trivia
•George Bush used the
same Bible as George
Washington at his
swearing-in
•George W. Bush’s
Inaugural Parade will
contain 14 floats and 45
marching bands
•In 2001, more than
500,000 people watched
the swearing-in ceremony
•To play a trivial game visit
the Time for Kids web site
Congratulations Mr.
President…
George W. Bush