Inauguration Day Facts and Trivia

The video discusses the history of Inauguration Day, originally held in New York City and later moved to Washington DC. It explains the change of the inauguration date from March 4th to January 20th in 1937. The presidential oath of office is brief and not mandated to be taken on a Bible, though most presidents have done so. The video also compares the shortest inaugural address by George Washington and the longest by William Henry Harrison.

Where did the first inauguration day take place?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington DC

• New York City

In which year was the inauguration day moved to January 20th?

• 1945

• 1801

• 1937

• 1789

How many presidents have been sworn in without a Bible?

• Two

• Five

• Ten

• None

Which president delivered the shortest inaugural address?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

Approximately how long was William Henry Harrison's inaugural address?

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours