this short essay is on the presidential inauguration that will take place on January 20th. You will submit a summary of the event (two full pages, typed, Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced, one-inch margins). You should include your observations and reflect on the political significance of the event. Consider questions like:

Why do we wait over two months from election day to inaugurate the president?

Why is this presidential inauguration different than previous inaugurations?

Why has the peaceful transition of power been so critical to the stability of the country since the election of 1800?