Grades 8-12: What happens after Inauguration Day?

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Southwest Region presents...
Presidential Powers
January 22 or 23, 2009

9:30 - 10:15 AM CST

Grades 8th - 12th
FREE!

What happens after Inauguration Day? EXPLORE the past to understand the responsibilities of previous presidents. The Constitution of the United States defines the executive branch and specifically states the powers of the president. EXAMINE documents in the holdings of the National Archives-Southwest Region that illustrate these powers. EXTRAPOLATE information from primary sources including presidential appointments, pardons, and treaties. Documents from the administrations of Jefferson, Monroe, Polk, Grant, and Cleveland will be highlighted. Please visit the following site to download the documents that will be used in this program: http://www.connect2texas.net/nara.
Registration:January 22 - click here, or go tohttp://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=2120(registration deadline: January 16)
January 23 - click here, or go to http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=2121(registration deadline: January 20)
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To register go to http://www.connect2texas.net/ or contact either Laurie Hogle lhogle@esc11.net or Lori Hamm lhamm@esc11.net.
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