Help from a class mate.

My teacher in Art 120 asked if there was an activity that was Sanctioned by the Government and dealt with a show of power while also having to do with a historical recreation? My class of 200+ students couldn't get what he was trying to convey. We came up with Civil War reenactment and that was really the best example. It however was wrong. A class mate and I were talking after and came up with the presidential election. I am not sure weather this is correct or not but i would like to hear your thoughts on this because it is Driving me mad. If you need further explination please let me know.

I will be asking this in class too.