O'Reilly's History Quiz
Presidential Inaugurations
January 20th is the official day for the inauguration of presidents, and two years from now we will swear in the 45th President of the United States. Get ready by taking our inauguration quiz below.
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1. January 20th is the official day for the inauguration of presidents. What amendment changed inauguration day from March 4th to January 20th?
2. Who was the first president to be inaugurated on the new date?
3. Where was the first presidential inauguration?
4. Who was the first president sworn in in Washington D.C.?
5. Which poet read at John F. Kennedy's inauguration?
6. Which modern president walked from the Capitol to the White House on Inauguration Day?
7. Who had the longest inauguration speech?
8. Conversely, who had the shortest inaugural address?
9. Who first requested "Hail to Chief" to be played as the president arrives at any formal occasion?
10. Which president started the tradition of the inaugural ball?