CSPAN2 Michael Beschloss Discusses The History Of Presidential Inaugurations January 19, 2017
Now an interview with the author and historian Michael Beschloss on the traditions of the inauguration and some of the notable addresses. [inaudible conversations] Michael Beschloss author and a stern as we prepare for the 50th president ial inauguration, we have been looking back at some old films and pictures and one thing thats remarkable inconsistency is these ceremonies every four years. Guest thats the idea. The ceremony we will see this week may not look exactly like George Washington taking his oath on the balcony in 1789 in new york city but the amazing thing is in a country that has ...