***Library Hot Five #256: Presidential Portraits***

In preparation for tomorrow's inauguration and Presidents' Day in February, research fascinating facts at these Web sites.
 

     Inaugural Ceremonies  http://inaugural.senate.gov/index.cfm
     "Since 1901, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) has been charged with planning and conducting the Inaugural
      activities at the U.S. Capitol." Thursday's ceremony is streamed live here.

      American Presidents: Life Portraits  http://www.americanpresidents.org/
     This site compliments C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television series on American Presidents: Life Portraits. Learn the personal stories of these 41
     men as you watch RealPlayer videotaped broadcasts.

     Meet Amazing Americans: Dynamite Presidents  http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/game/rushmore_game.html
     What do you know about the presidents on Mount Rushmore?

     The American Presidents  http://gi.grolier.com/presidents/ea/prescont.html
     This site lists the presidents in chronological order from President Washington to our current President. Click on a president to read a brief biography.

     Inaugurations http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/inaug/theatre.html
     How do presidents take the oath of office? Read about how an inauguration transforms a citizen into a president.

 
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