Students read and analyze excerpts from 13 inauguration speeches by completing one of 2 styles of graphic organizers, answering 6 questions, and making a word cloud. In each speech students look for items related to foreign affairs/military, social issues, domestic politics, the economy, religion, education, references to the past or future, promises or overarching message, and emotions evoked. There is a teacher information page detailing two ways this activity can be completed (all the way t