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American Coronation
<p>On 20 January 2025, the 47th president of the United States will be sworn in. The cavalcade and hoopla resembles a coronation more than a simple investiture. Since the nation’s first president,
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On 20 January 2025, the 47th president of the United States will be sworn in. The cavalcade and hoopla resembles a coronation more than a simple investiture. Since the nation’s first president, each one has sought a way to make the celebration his own. We will look at some notable examples of the American Coronation as well as taking a look at the simple ceremony which lies at the heart of the process.
DELIVERY MODE
- Face-to-Face
COURSE OUTLINE
- Constitutional and legal requirements for the inauguration of the new United States president
- How the process has changed since George Washington’s inauguration in 1789
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe the Constitutional requirements for the inauguration of the United States president
- Have an overview of how the ceremony has changed since 1789
Sonya Thompson
MALP, MA
Sonya Thompson, MA, MALP, has taught in the subject areas of history and politics for over thirty years, much of that time with the WEA. Sonya holds postgraduate degrees in history, law and...