On Jan. 20, 2005, George W. Bush will be sworn in for his second term as president. It is interesting for students to watch this ceremony, and the news coverage presents a good learning opportunity. The following sites provide free resources that help put the event in context.

If you would like a more complete section on presidential and election resources start here: REC Presidential Studies

REC History - Presidents

REC Constitution Resources

American President
History and current topics on the American presidency

2005 Bush Presidential Inauguration Resources

Elections . . . The American Way
An educator's source on the elections

I Do Solemnly Swear . . .": Presidential Inaugurations
A collection of approximately 400 items or 2,000 digital files relating to inaugurations from George Washington's in 1789 to George W. Bush's 2001 inauguration

Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents

Inaugural Tickets
This is commercial, but it offers some good links.

Inauguration of the President
Web site of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies

Inauguration Ticketing Information

Inauguration Time Line
A scholastic web site on inaugurations

Presidential Election 2004: The Impact of Campaign Spending

Presidential Inaugurations Quiz

Rating the Presidents