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Kid’s Craic: Preserve, Protect and Defend
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- December 26, 2024
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Kid's Craic: Preserve, Protect, and Defend Change
By Megan Lardie
Inauguration Day is a special day in the United States. On this day, the new President of the United States takes an oath and officially starts their job. The oath the President takes is a promise to do their best to lead the country and to protect and defend the Constitution.
The date and the oath are actually written into the United States Constitution. The president must say the oath to become president.
Inauguration Day always takes place on the January 20th following a presidential election. It is moved to January 21st, if the 20th falls on a Sunday. Most of the events on Inauguration Day are based on tradition.
During the inauguration, there are many exciting events. The new president gives a speech, called the Inaugural Address. In this speech, the new president talks about their plans and hopes for the country. There are also parades, music, and sometimes even fireworks.
It is a day of hope for the future. Inauguration Day is important because it shows the peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next.
It is a tradition that has been followed for many years, starting with George Washington. This day reminds everyone that in a democracy, the leaders that are chosen must work for the good of the entire country and all its citizens.
Inauguration Day is a special day in the United States. On this day, the new President of the United States takes an oath and officially starts their job. The oath the President takes is a promise to do their best to lead the country and to protect and defend the Constitution.
The date and the oath are actually written into the United States Constitution. The president must say the oath to become president.
Inauguration Day always takes place on the January 20th following a presidential election. It is moved to January 21st, if the 20th falls on a Sunday. Most of the events on Inauguration Day are based on tradition.
During the inauguration, there are many exciting events. The new president gives a speech, called the Inaugural Address. In this speech, the new president talks about their plans and hopes for the country. There are also parades, music, and sometimes even fireworks.
It is a day of hope for the future. Inauguration Day is important because it shows the peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next.
It is a tradition that has been followed for many years, starting with George Washington. This day reminds everyone that in a democracy, the leaders that are chosen must work for the good of the entire country and all its citizens.
Inauguration Day Dates Change
From George Washington in 1793 to Franklin Roosevelt in 1933, Inauguration Day was held on March 4th. This day was picked because it was the anniversary of the date the Constitution took effect, in 1789.
Many felt that there was too much time between the November election and March 4th, so the 20th Amendment was added to the Constitution. This amendment changed the beginning and ending dates of presidential terms. The new inauguration date became January 20th.
Bundle Up
Often it is very cold on Inauguration Day. In 1840, President William Henry Harrison became the 9th President of the United States on a cold and rainy day in Washington. His speech of 8,444 words took over two hours to read. A month later, he died of pneumonia.
Many believe that he got sick because he stood out in the awful weather reading his speech for so long, but back in those days, it was not clear what caused him to sicken; there was little known to cure it. Harrison became the president who served the shortest period of time; all of 30 days!
Many felt that there was too much time between the November election and March 4th, so the 20th Amendment was added to the Constitution. This amendment changed the beginning and ending dates of presidential terms. The new inauguration date became January 20th.
Kid's Lit:
Swimmy
By Leo Lionni This has been my favorite book since 1st grade!!! Swimmy is different than other fish in his school. The other fish are afraid of the dangers in the deep ocean. Swimmy learns to use his uniqueness, bravery, ingenuity, and leadership to help his friends overcome their fears by using teamwork! For ages 2-6, 32 pages.
The River Between Us
By Richard Peck
It is 1861 and the Civil War is imminent. Tilly’s brother, Noah, wants to go fight for the North. With their father gone, Tilly, her sister, and their mother struggle to make ends meet and hold the family together. One night, a mysterious girl arrives on a steamboat headed to St. Louis. She is not like anyone the small town has ever seen. Tilly’s mother agrees to take the girl and her traveling companion into their home. No one knows what to make of the strangers. Are they slaves? Are they spies? Are Tilly and her family traitors? A great tale of mystery and war and a breathtaking portrait of the lifelong impact one person can have on another. For ages 8-12. 164 pages.
Kid's in the Kitchen: Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup noodles
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large saucepan, melt butter and cook the carrots and celery until tender.
Add chicken broth and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil.
Add noodles. Cook until tender.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Lardie's Laughs
Q. Why did George Washington have trouble sleeping?
A. Because he could not lie!
Q. What do you call ten rabbits hopping backwards through the snow together?
A. A receding hare line!
Gab in Gaelic
Happy New Year to You = Athblian shona duit (pron: ought/bleen hunna dwit).
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*Megan is a Reading Intervention educator with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She has a BA from Hiram College and BA+ from Ashland University. She resides in Avon Lake with her husband, Joe, and their five children. She can be reached at [email protected]
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