Inauguration Ceremony Highlights and Themes

The transcript covers the 59th Presidential Inauguration, featuring speeches by Amy Klobuchar and Roy Blunt, the oaths of office for Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, and performances by Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. The event emphasizes themes of democracy, unity, and resilience, with a poem by Amanda Gorman and a benediction by Rev. Beaman.

Who is known as the 'President's Own' and has played at every inauguration since Jefferson's?

• The United States Air Force Band

• The United States Navy Band

• The United States Marine Band

• The United States Army Band

What theme did Roy Blunt emphasize for the inauguration?

• Hope and Change

• Determined Democracy, Forging a More Perfect Union

• Unity and Progress

• A New Beginning

Who led the invocation during the inauguration ceremony?

• Father Leo O'Donovan

• Archbishop John Carroll

• Reverend Dr. Sylvester Beeman

• Pope Francis

Which historic firsts were marked by Kamala Harris taking the oath of office?

• All of the above

• First Asian American Vice President

• First African American Vice President

• First female Vice President

What did Joe Biden emphasize as the most elusive thing required in a democracy during his inaugural address?

• Freedom

• Unity

• Justice

• Prosperity

What did Joe Biden promise to do for all Americans, regardless of their support?

• Fight for their rights

• Provide economic relief

• Listen to their concerns

• Be a president for all Americans

What did Joe Biden say is necessary to overcome the challenges facing America?

• Unity

• Technological advancement

• Military strength

• Economic growth

What did Joe Biden ask Americans to do in order to move forward?

• Focus on individual success

• Listen to one another

• Ignore political differences

• Prioritize economic growth

What did Joe Biden say about the state of democracy in his inaugural address?

• It is fragile but has prevailed

• It is stronger than ever

• It is in decline

• It is unchangeable

Who delivered the benediction at the end of the inauguration ceremony?

• Father Leo O'Donovan

• Reverend Dr. Sylvester Beeman

• Archbishop John Carroll

• Pope Francis