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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
President Biden Inaugural Address

On January 20, 2021 after taking the oath of office, President Joe Biden gave his inaugural address.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Kamala Harris Sworn in as Vice President

At the inaugural ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor administered the oath for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Joseph Biden Sworn in as the 46th President

At the inaugural ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office for President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
2021 Joe Biden Inauguration Viewing Guides

This lesson provides several activities for students to help them understand events occurring on inauguration day and interpret the inaugural address that will be given by Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. Teachers can choose to have students view the inaugural address and use one of several viewing guides to analyze the speech. Activities and handouts include a note-taking chart, guiding questions,…

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
President Trump Farewell Address

On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump addressed the nation for the final time in office. He highlighted the achievements of his administration, including work on the economy, foreign policy, immigration and the military. He also spoke about the impact of the coronavirus.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Priorities for the Beginning of the Biden Administration

In response to question from a reporter, President-elect Joe Biden outlined his immediate priorities for his administration including an immigration bill, overturning previous executive orders and address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, December 11, 2020
President-elect Biden’s Plans for His Administration

This lesson uses primary sources to explore the upcoming Biden Administration. It has student analyze speeches and comments that President-elect Biden made previewing his plans for his administration. Using these primary source video clips, students will make predictions about what President Biden will focus on during the first 100 days of his administration.

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Friday, January 15, 2021
President-elect Biden Releases "American Rescue Plan"

President-elect Joe Biden released his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill days before his inauguration. The bill includes additional direct payments, supplemental unemployment insurance, increasing the federal minimum wage and funding for vaccines and testing.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Previewing the Second Impeachment Trial of President Trump

Scott Wong, congressional reporter at The Hill, talked about the next steps in the impeachment process following the House vote to impeach President Trump for the second time. He discussed possible scenarios for the Senate impeachment trial.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Analyzing the Second House Impeachment Debate of President Trump

On January 13, 2021, the House debated articles of impeachment of President Donald Trump after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Using primary source video of the House floor debate, this lesson provides an overview of the debate's procedures and has students analyze the arguments made during that debate. This lesson includes clips using language and descriptions of events that might not…

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Distribution of a Coronavirus Vaccine

This lesson looks at the issues relating to the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine when a safe vaccine is developed and approved. This resource has students view video clips of policymakers, doctors and public health officials discussing the plans to distribute and promote a vaccine when one is available. Students will identify and analyze the various challenges facing the distribution of the…

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Vice President Harris's Role in the Senate

James Wallner of the R Street Institute previewed Vice President Kamala Harris role in the equally divided Senate during the 117th Congress. He discussed her possible role in being President of Senate in a Senate divided 50-50 along party lines.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
How the Equally Divided Senate will Function in the 117th Congress

James Wallner of the R Street Institute explained how Senate in the 117th Congress would function with an equal number of Senators caucusing for the Democrats and Republicans. He also previewed how the party leaders might work together to organize committee, confirm nominations and pass legislation.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

President Biden Inaugural Address

On January 20, 2021 after taking the oath of office, President Joe Biden gave his inaugural address.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Kamala Harris Sworn in as Vice President

At the inaugural ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor administered the oath for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Joseph Biden Sworn in as the 46th President

At the inaugural ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office for President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

2021 Joe Biden Inauguration Viewing Guides

This lesson provides several activities for students to help them understand events occurring on inauguration day and interpret the inaugural address that will be given by Joe Biden on January 20,…

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

President Trump Farewell Address

On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump addressed the nation for the final time in office. He highlighted the achievements of his administration, including work on the economy, foreign policy,…

Friday, January 8, 2021

Priorities for the Beginning of the Biden Administration

In response to question from a reporter, President-elect Joe Biden outlined his immediate priorities for his administration including an immigration bill, overturning previous executive orders and…

Friday, December 11, 2020

President-elect Biden’s Plans for His Administration

This lesson uses primary sources to explore the upcoming Biden Administration. It has student analyze speeches and comments that President-elect Biden made previewing his plans for his…

Friday, January 15, 2021

President-elect Biden Releases "American Rescue Plan"

President-elect Joe Biden released his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill days before his inauguration. The bill includes additional direct payments, supplemental unemployment insurance, increasing…

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Previewing the Second Impeachment Trial of President Trump

Scott Wong, congressional reporter at The Hill, talked about the next steps in the impeachment process following the House vote to impeach President Trump for the second time. He discussed possible…

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Analyzing the Second House Impeachment Debate of President Trump

On January 13, 2021, the House debated articles of impeachment of President Donald Trump after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Using primary source video of the House floor debate, this…

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Distribution of a Coronavirus Vaccine

This lesson looks at the issues relating to the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine when a safe vaccine is developed and approved. This resource has students view video clips of policymakers,…

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Vice President Harris's Role in the Senate

James Wallner of the R Street Institute previewed Vice President Kamala Harris role in the equally divided Senate during the 117th Congress. He discussed her possible role in being President of…

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

How the Equally Divided Senate will Function in the 117th Congress

James Wallner of the R Street Institute explained how Senate in the 117th Congress would function with an equal number of Senators caucusing for the Democrats and Republicans. He also previewed how…

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President Biden Inaugural Address

Kamala Harris Sworn in as Vice President

Joseph Biden Sworn in as the 46th President

2021 Joe Biden Inauguration Viewing Guides

President Trump Farewell Address

Priorities for the Beginning of the Biden Administration

President-elect Biden’s Plans for His Administration

President-elect Biden Releases "American Rescue Plan"

Previewing the Second Impeachment Trial of President Trump

Analyzing the Second House Impeachment Debate of President Trump

Distribution of a Coronavirus Vaccine

Vice President Harris's Role in the Senate

How the Equally Divided Senate will Function in the 117th Congress

President Biden Inaugural Address

Kamala Harris Sworn in as Vice President

Joseph Biden Sworn in as the 46th President

2021 Joe Biden Inauguration Viewing Guides

President Trump Farewell Address

Priorities for the Beginning of the Biden Administration

President-elect Biden’s Plans for His Administration

President-elect Biden Releases "American Rescue Plan"

Previewing the Second Impeachment Trial of President Trump

Analyzing the Second House Impeachment Debate of President Trump

Distribution of a Coronavirus Vaccine

Vice President Harris's Role in the Senate

How the Equally Divided Senate will Function in the 117th Congress