Inauguration of President Donald Trump

Inauguration of President Donald Trump

• President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.
• Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to President Trump.
• Vice President Mike Pence was also sworn in.
• The inauguration was moved indoors due to the cold weather, the last time this happened was in 1985.
• President Trump is the second president since Grover Cleveland to be elected to two non-consecutive terms in office.
• Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton were among the many leaders and guests who attended the inauguration.
• Grammy award-winning singer Carrie Underwood sang "America the Beautiful."
• The inauguration included a parade inside Capital One Arena featuring marching bands from around the country.
• President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the inaugural balls, a longtime tradition since President James Madison's first in 1809.
• President Biden left a handwritten note for President Trump in the Oval Office.
• The two met for morning tea at the White House before riding together to the Capitol.

Kids' Hopes and Advice for the New President

• Kids shared their hopes for America, emphasizing unity and bridging the political divide.
• They advised President Trump to listen to all perspectives, including young people, to promote diversity, and to focus on important issues like climate change.
• Some kids cautioned President Trump to avoid extreme social media activity and to consider the impact of his decisions on children.

Panama Canal

• The Panama Canal is a 50-mile passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• It's an engineering marvel, simplifying travel and trade.
• Before the canal, ships had to sail around South America.
• Construction began in 1881 by France, then the United States in 1904.
• The canal uses locks to raise and lower ships.
• It opened in 1914, costing about $375 million.
• The US transferred control to Panama in 1999.
• 5% of global trade goes through the Panama Canal annually, with the US being a significant user.
• President Trump, in his inauguration speech, expressed a desire to reclaim the Panama Canal.

Inspiring Kids

• Fourth graders at Gordon Parks Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri, are rebuilding toys and donating them to kids in need.
• This project is part of their school's "Inspire" project-based learning program, encouraging real-world applications of studies.
• Students are learning about circular economies and developing teamwork and creativity.

Nightly News Kids Edition

• The episode covered President Trump's inauguration, kids' hopes and advice, the Panama Canal, and penguins at the Chicago Shedd Aquarium.
• Lester Holt encouraged viewers to care for themselves and each other.