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:

1. Describe the Constitutional requirements for the inauguration of the United States president
2. Have an overview of how the ceremony has changed since 1789