<p>Before serving, elected presidents must first take the oath of office. Since the beginning of our nation, six communities have played host to the ritual - five large cities and one very small New England town. Listen to hear how a village of less than 700 residents was once the site of this iconic transfer of power.</p>

Before serving, elected presidents must first take the oath of office. Since the beginning of our nation, six communities have played host to the ritual - five large cities and one very small New England town. Listen to hear how a village of less than 700 residents was once the site of this iconic transfer of power.

Episode 36 - Backwoods Inauguration

This podcast takes a look at forgotten or partially hidden pieces of our past – those that didn’t make the headlines or history
books but help to tell a complete story. You might never have heard of them, even though they’re in your own backyard. They are important links to the past that become lost in the shadows of the major events of our region. Despite their obscurity, these tales &amp; tidbits from the archives are meaningful, can be downright interesting, and are also history.

History

This podcast takes a look at forgotten or partially hidden pieces of our past – those that didn’t make the headlines or history books but help to tell a complete story. You might never have heard of them, even though they’re in your own backyard. They are important links to the past that become lost in the shadows of the major events of our region. Despite their obscurity, these tales & tidbits from the archives are meaningful, can be downright interesting, and are also history.

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Episode 36 - Backwoods Inauguration

Episode 36 - Backwoods Inauguration