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 Campaign 2008 - Transition Clips

As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office on January 20, 2009, C-SPAN Classroom features weekly video clips from the transition period.
Transition Clips of the Week
Counting Electoral Ballots 01/08/09
During a joint session of Congress, each state’s Electoral College votes are counted and verified.
Presidential Appointments 12/15/08
New York University Professor Paul Light discusses the progress of President-elect Barack Obama's transition and the composition of his Cabinet.
President-Elect Obama’s Sec. of Veterans Affairs Nominee 12/07/08
During a news conference in Chicago, IL, President-elect Obama announces his Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
President-Elect Obama Builds His National Security Team 12/01/08
President-Elect Obama Builds His Economic Team 11/24/08
Secretary Rice on the Future of Foreign Diplomacy 11/12/08
Comparing President-Elect Obama and Abraham Lincoln 11/09/08
President-Elect Obama’s Victory Speech 11/04/08
Inauguration Day Lesson Plan
Click here to view a lesson plan on inaugural history and Inauguration Day, 2009.
White House Week Lesson Plan
Click here to view a lesson plan based on C-SPAN's extensive behind the scenes look at the White House and it's history.
President-Elect Obama's Cabinet Lesson Plan
Click here to view a lesson plan and information about the nominees for each of the Cabinet positions in President-elect Obama's administration.
Campaign 2008 Teacher Resources
Click here to view the Campaign 2008 Teacher Resources featuring lesson plans, worksheets, and video clips. Our lesson plans were designed by our 2008 teacher fellows. Read about the 2009 Fellowship here.

Campaign Clips Archive
Click here to view the entire list of Campaign Clips. Our archives have campaign related clips dating back to January of 2007 and will continue through to the presidential election in November of 2008. Use our archived clips to revisit some of the key moments and the issues addressed throughout the campaign.
Watch weekly campaign coverage on C-SPAN's ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Sundays at 6:30pm ET & 9:30pm ET on C-SPAN.
For more campaign video, visit C-SPAN Politics.
 
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