New President Dwight D. Eisenhower and VP Richard Nixon

New President Dwight D. Eisenhower and VP Richard Nixon

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History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video captures the historic transition of power as Vice President Nixon and President Eisenhower take their oaths of office. Nixon's oath is administered by Senator Noland, while Eisenhower's is administered by Chief Justice Vinson. Eisenhower swears on two Bibles, marking a significant moment in history. The transition is completed with congratulations from outgoing President Truman and a memorable kiss from Mamie Eisenhower.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who administered the oath of office to Vice President Nixon?

Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

Senator William F. Noland

President Harry S. Truman

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two Bibles did Eisenhower use during his oath?

The George Washington Bible and a Bible from West Point

The Jefferson Bible and a church Bible

The Kennedy Bible and a military Bible

The Lincoln Bible and a family Bible

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who administered the presidential oath to Dwight D. Eisenhower?

Senator William F. Noland

Vice President Nixon

Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson

President Harry S. Truman

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Eisenhower promise to preserve, protect, and defend?

The Federalist Papers

The Constitution of the United States

The Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who congratulated Eisenhower after he took the oath of office?

Senator William F. Noland

Vice President Nixon

Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson

Outgoing President Harry S. Truman