This Wednesday (October 15) the Library of Congress will offer a free online program about the history of Presidential elections and inaugurations. Details are below. Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no need to register. For more information about free online programs available through OPAL (Online Programs for All), please visit the following URL:

http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:

Presidential Elections and Inaugurations: 1789 to the Present

Host: Library of Congress

Online Location: OPAL Online Auditorium


The Library of Congress Web site contains a wide variety of resources that document the history of presidential elections and inaugurations. From George Washington to Obama v. McCain, learn how to navigate the Library's site to find election-related resources such as manuscripts, government documents, photographs, cartoons, films, and sound recordings.