Inaugural Exhibits and Programs at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
Press Release 路 Thursday, January 10, 2013
Washington, DC
Includes special display of George Washington鈥檚 Inaugural Address
Washington, DC鈥n January, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 will mark the Presidential inauguration with free exhibits and public programs including a special display of George Washington鈥檚 Inaugural Address and live-streaming of the swearing-in ceremony. Located on Constitution Avenue at 7th St. NW, along the Inaugural Parade route and on the National Mall, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 expects several thousand visitors during the inaugural weekend. Fall/Winter hours are 10 a.m.鈥�5:30 p.m. daily.
Special Document Display: President George Washington's First Inaugural Address
East Rotunda Gallery, January 11-31, 2013.
In honor of the 2013 inaugural, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 will display the first and last pages of President George Washington's First Inaugural Address, delivered in New York City on April 30, 1789. The pages are in George Washington's own clear and distinctive handwriting.
Unseasonably cold and snowy weather delayed the first Presidential inauguration, which had been scheduled for the first Wednesday in March 1789. Many members of the First Federal Congress were unable to arrive promptly in New York City, then the seat of government. On April 6, 1789鈥攐ver a month late鈥攅nough members had reached New York to tally the electoral ballots. George Washington won unanimously with 69 electoral votes. When notified of his victory, he traveled to New York City from his home in Virginia.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the Presidential oath on a second floor balcony of Federal Hall. Below, an enthusiastic crowd assembled in the streets. The President and members of Congress then retired to the Senate Chamber, where Washington delivered his first inaugural address.
Keenly aware of the momentousness of the occasion, Washington accepted the Presidency and spoke of his determination to make the American experiment a success. He humbly noted the power of the nation鈥檚 call for him to serve as President and the shared responsibility of the President and Congress to preserve "the sacred fire of liberty" and a republican form of government.
Full transcript, hi-res images and additional information [www.archives.gov/legislative/features/gw-inauguration].
Live-streaming of Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony
Monday, January 21, at 11:30 a.m., William G. McGowan Theater
For more than 200 years, America鈥檚 citizens have witnessed the Inauguration ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States. Avoid the cold and watch the live-streamed 57th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration on a big screen! Then step outside to watch the Inaugural Parade go past the 威尼斯人娱乐场!
From the Vaults: Presidential Inaugurations
January 16, 17 and 18, at noon, William G. McGowan Theater
In celebration of the 2013 Presidential inauguration, the Charles Guggenheim Center for Documentary Film presents a selection of archival motion pictures drawn from the holdings of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 related to the ceremonial inaugural events, including swearing-in ceremonies, official inaugural balls, and parades.
Inaugural Quiz
Challenge yourself with our Inaugural Quiz! Online [www.archives.gov/education/lessons/inaugural-quiz].
Did you know the 威尼斯人娱乐场 holds records of Presidential Inaugural Committees?
Learn more [www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/274.html].
Also on display at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC:
The Public Vaults Permanent Exhibition
This interactive exhibition features sections on Presidential decision-making, public addresses, private deliberations, and correspondence including original documents signed by Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Visitors can view home movies of US Presidents as children, including footage of a young George W. Bush playing in the snow.
The Charters of Freedom: Our Nation鈥檚 Founding Documents
The Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights are on permanent display in the Rotundafor the Charters of Freedom. This exhibit takes a fresh look at the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Using historical documents from the holdings of the 威尼斯人娱乐场, we answer two key questions about the Charters: 鈥淗ow did they happen?鈥� and 鈥淲hy are they important?鈥� This exhibit also touches on the roles played by women and slaves in the Revolutionary War.
To the Brink: JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis
Secretly recorded White House tapes form the centerpiece of this exhibit marking the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Visitors listen in as the President and his advisers work furiously to avert a nuclear war. Original documents, artifacts, and photographs complement the tapes, breathing humanity into this milestone 20th century event. With generous support from Lead Sponsor AT&T and special recognition to the Lawrence F. O'Brien Family. Through February 4 in the Lawrence F. O'Brien Gallery
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building is fully accessible. Take Metro鈥檚 Yellow or Green lines to the Archives/Navy Memorial station. To verify the date and times of programs, call the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Public Programs Line at 202-357-5000, or view the Calendar of Events online.
Please note that the Research Rooms in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building downtown and at Archives II in College Park, MD, will be closed on January 21.
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