Presidential memorabilia in the offices of Ted Sorensen

Presidential memorabilia in the offices of Ted Sorensen

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The video discusses various historical items used in U.S. presidential inaugurations, including punch bowl cups, mugs, and plates from different eras. It highlights the use of American and English China, and details the boxes given at President George W. Bush's inauguration, which featured both presidential and vice-presidential seals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president's inauguration featured a punch bowl cup as a distributed item?

Theodore Roosevelt

William Taft

George W. Bush

Thomas Jefferson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the inaugural plate given to President Harrison?

It was the first use of American China

It was a gift from the British monarchy

It was engraved with the presidential seal

It was made of gold

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which president's inauguration was American China first used?

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Harrison

Theodore Roosevelt

William Taft

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was included in the boxes given out at George W. Bush's inauguration?

A commemorative coin

A presidential seal and a vice-presidential seal

A miniature flag

A signed photograph of the president

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the inspiration behind one of the seals on the boxes given at George W. Bush's inauguration?

The chief justice

The vice president

The first lady

The secretary of state