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Written in a spirit of reconciliation toward the seceded states, Lincoln's inaugural address touched on several topics: first, a pledge to "hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the government"; second, a statement that the Union would not interfere with slavery where it existed; and third, a promise that while he would ...
The piece concludes with an unusual series of cadences, ending with chord progression D-major followed by B-major, G-minor and finally D-major. Yo-Yo Ma played his Stradivarius cello called the Davidov Stradivarius , and Itzhak Perlman played his Stradivarius violin called the Soil Stradivarius , made in 1712 and 1714 respectively, both during ...
"Praise Song for the Day" is an occasional poem written by the American poet Elizabeth Alexander and delivered at the 2009 presidential inauguration of President Barack Obama.The poem is the fourth to be delivered at a United States presidential inauguration, following in the tradition of recitals by Robert Frost (John F. Kennedy, 1961), Maya Angelou (Bill Clinton, 1993), and Miller Williams ...
As always, the president will be inaugurated in January. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is ...
Here is the full rundown of events on Inauguration Day: ... Inaugural address - The newly sworn in president will make a speech to present their vision and goals for the country.
As always, the president will be inaugurated in January.
The first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as the 16th president of the United States was held on Thursday, March 7, 1861, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 19th inauguration and marked the commencement of the first, and eventually only full term of Abraham Lincoln as president and the only term of ...
Before Inauguration Day, the president-elect will name a Presidential Inaugural Committee. This committee is the legal entity responsible for fundraising for and the planning and coordination of all official events and activities surrounding the inauguration of president and vice president (other than the ceremony), such as the balls and parade.