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Presidents of America

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Elyse Desmicht
Elyse Desmicht

For my course of English, I had to make a presentation about an aspect of the USA. Subject of our group : Presidency

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USA TODAY: PRESIDENCY Hanne Van Bruggen, Joyce Van Dingenen and Elyse Desmicht
Presidency : Structure of the presentation The presidents of the USA Functions Presidential inauguration Helpers The White House Presidential pets Presidents and media
Presidential inauguration http:// www.youtube.com / watch ?v=OMTZ1AwmKRg
Presidential inauguration: What is an inauguration?
What is an inauguration? Formal ceremony at the beginning of a leaders term of office. Presidential inauguration : President takes the Oath of Office ~ coronation Every four years The 20th of January Public holiday
Presidential inauguration: Events of the inauguration
Events All the actions and events are decided with great care. Organized by The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies The oath of office Other events: parades, balls, speeches,
The events 1. The Oath of Office 2. Speech 3. Congressional luncheon 4. The Presidential Inauguration Parade 5. The Inauguration Balls 6. Prayer service
1. Oath of office http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE0iPY7XGBo I, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
1. Oath of Office President-elect is sworn in as new president 12 noon local time United States Capitol Administered by the Chief Justice of the USA Four ruffles and flourishes + Hail to the Chief + 21-gun salute http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruffles_and_Flourishes
2. Speech The President gives his inaugural address His vision + his goals
3. Congressional luncheon Since 1953 President + vice president are guests of honor Immediatly after speech Rare moment
4. The Presidential inauguration Parade Since 1805 From the Capitol to the White House Coordinated by the Armed Forces Musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons
5. Inauguration Balls Held in honour of the new president P.e. : the Commander-in-Chiefs Inaugural Ball, the neighbourhood inaugural ball,
6. Prayer Service Special service at the Washington National Cathedral Attended by the President, the vice-president and the First Lady Dates back to G. Washington
White House
White House Introduction History Today Lay-out Facts Public access
White House - Introduction official residence and principal workplace of the President of the US built between 1792 and 1800 located in Washington D.C.
White House - History July 1792 : architectural competition => James Hoban Design influences North Portico : Leinster House (Ireland) South Portico : Ch但teau de Rastignac (France)
James Hobans drawing of the White House
White House (North Portico) Leinster Ho use
White House (South Portico) Ch但teau de Rastignac
White House - History October 1792 : construction => 8 years and 3 million dollars 1800 : ready for occupancy Shortages => smaller building Porous sandstone walls are painted => White House
White House - History 1814 : set ablaze by British troops during the Burning of Washington (War of 1812) => reconstruction 1891 : building of East and West wing 1948 : White House in danger of collapse => Truman Reconstruction (internal steel frame) 1961 : Jacqueline Kennedy wants a historic redecoration => Kennedy Restoration
Earliest known photograph 1846
The Truman reconstruction
The Kennedy restoration - The Red Room
White House today No changes since Truman reconstruction and Kennedy restoration The Presidential family can make some changes to their private quarters Wheelchair-accessible President can travel via helicopter
Helicopter access
White House Lay-out
White House Lay-out 6 stories: two-story basement, Ground Floor, State Floor, Second and Third floor The Executive residence houses the president's home, as well as rooms for ceremonies and official entertaining The West wing houses the Presidents office and the Cabinet Room The East wing houses the First Ladys office
Floor plan of White House State Floor
White House - Public access and security The White House is closed to visitors because of terrorism concerns Pennsylvania Avenue is closed off
Presidential pets If you want a friend in Washington, then buy a dog. ~Harry S. Truman~
Presidential pets Pushinka Pauline Nanny and Nanko Dicky and the Grizzlies The alligator Bo
Pushinka Dog of JFK Gift from Khrushnev Descendant of Strelka Accompanied by Charlie Checked for spy devices
Pauline Cow of Wayne Taft Last cow of the White House Predecessor of Mooley Wooly The Presidents favourite pet
Nanny and Nanko The Goats of Abraham Lincoln Accompanied by Jack , the turkey
Dicky and the grizzlies Pets of Thomas Jefferson Dicky = mockingbird Grizzlies = gift from two explorers => lived on the South Lawn => donated to Wilson Peales museum
The alligator of J.Q. Adams Gift from the Marquis de Lafayette Lived in the bathtub of the East Room
Bo Dog of Barack Obama Portugese water dog Gift to his daughters Malia and Sasha
Media and entertainment
Media A history of communication Media is a hallmark of a successful presidency The Great Communicator
Entertainment To express opinions about presidents Cartoons, films, plays, records, television programs To advertise products Streets named after presidents
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Presidents of America

  • 1. USA TODAY: PRESIDENCY Hanne Van Bruggen, Joyce Van Dingenen and Elyse Desmicht
  • 2. Presidency : Structure of the presentation The presidents of the USA Functions Presidential inauguration Helpers The White House Presidential pets Presidents and media
  • 3. Presidential inauguration http:// www.youtube.com / watch ?v=OMTZ1AwmKRg
  • 4. Presidential inauguration: What is an inauguration?
  • 5. What is an inauguration? Formal ceremony at the beginning of a leaders term of office. Presidential inauguration : President takes the Oath of Office ~ coronation Every four years The 20th of January Public holiday
  • 6. Presidential inauguration: Events of the inauguration
  • 7. Events All the actions and events are decided with great care. Organized by The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies The oath of office Other events: parades, balls, speeches,
  • 8. The events 1. The Oath of Office 2. Speech 3. Congressional luncheon 4. The Presidential Inauguration Parade 5. The Inauguration Balls 6. Prayer service
  • 9. 1. Oath of office http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE0iPY7XGBo I, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
  • 10. 1. Oath of Office President-elect is sworn in as new president 12 noon local time United States Capitol Administered by the Chief Justice of the USA Four ruffles and flourishes + Hail to the Chief + 21-gun salute http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruffles_and_Flourishes
  • 11. 2. Speech The President gives his inaugural address His vision + his goals
  • 12. 3. Congressional luncheon Since 1953 President + vice president are guests of honor Immediatly after speech Rare moment
  • 13. 4. The Presidential inauguration Parade Since 1805 From the Capitol to the White House Coordinated by the Armed Forces Musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons
  • 14. 5. Inauguration Balls Held in honour of the new president P.e. : the Commander-in-Chiefs Inaugural Ball, the neighbourhood inaugural ball,
  • 15. 6. Prayer Service Special service at the Washington National Cathedral Attended by the President, the vice-president and the First Lady Dates back to G. Washington
  • 17. White House Introduction History Today Lay-out Facts Public access
  • 18. White House - Introduction official residence and principal workplace of the President of the US built between 1792 and 1800 located in Washington D.C.
  • 19. White House - History July 1792 : architectural competition => James Hoban Design influences North Portico : Leinster House (Ireland) South Portico : Ch但teau de Rastignac (France)
  • 20. James Hobans drawing of the White House
  • 21. White House (North Portico) Leinster Ho use
  • 22. White House (South Portico) Ch但teau de Rastignac
  • 23. White House - History October 1792 : construction => 8 years and 3 million dollars 1800 : ready for occupancy Shortages => smaller building Porous sandstone walls are painted => White House
  • 24. White House - History 1814 : set ablaze by British troops during the Burning of Washington (War of 1812) => reconstruction 1891 : building of East and West wing 1948 : White House in danger of collapse => Truman Reconstruction (internal steel frame) 1961 : Jacqueline Kennedy wants a historic redecoration => Kennedy Restoration
  • 27. The Kennedy restoration - The Red Room
  • 28. White House today No changes since Truman reconstruction and Kennedy restoration The Presidential family can make some changes to their private quarters Wheelchair-accessible President can travel via helicopter
  • 30. White House Lay-out
  • 31. White House Lay-out 6 stories: two-story basement, Ground Floor, State Floor, Second and Third floor The Executive residence houses the president's home, as well as rooms for ceremonies and official entertaining The West wing houses the Presidents office and the Cabinet Room The East wing houses the First Ladys office
  • 32. Floor plan of White House State Floor
  • 33. White House - Public access and security The White House is closed to visitors because of terrorism concerns Pennsylvania Avenue is closed off
  • 34. Presidential pets If you want a friend in Washington, then buy a dog. ~Harry S. Truman~
  • 35. Presidential pets Pushinka Pauline Nanny and Nanko Dicky and the Grizzlies The alligator Bo
  • 36. Pushinka Dog of JFK Gift from Khrushnev Descendant of Strelka Accompanied by Charlie Checked for spy devices
  • 37. Pauline Cow of Wayne Taft Last cow of the White House Predecessor of Mooley Wooly The Presidents favourite pet
  • 38. Nanny and Nanko The Goats of Abraham Lincoln Accompanied by Jack , the turkey
  • 39. Dicky and the grizzlies Pets of Thomas Jefferson Dicky = mockingbird Grizzlies = gift from two explorers => lived on the South Lawn => donated to Wilson Peales museum
  • 40. The alligator of J.Q. Adams Gift from the Marquis de Lafayette Lived in the bathtub of the East Room
  • 41. Bo Dog of Barack Obama Portugese water dog Gift to his daughters Malia and Sasha
  • 43. Media A history of communication Media is a hallmark of a successful presidency The Great Communicator
  • 44. Entertainment To express opinions about presidents Cartoons, films, plays, records, television programs To advertise products Streets named after presidents