On wednesday the inaugural planners will announce that richard blanco will be the 20 inaugural poet, joining the ranks of notables like robert frost and maya angelou. Obama had 10 official inaugural balls in 2009, but has decided to cut the. The second inauguration of barack obama as president of the united states was the 57th inauguration and marked the commencement of the second term of barack obama as president and joe biden as vice president. Announcing the winners of the annual goodreads choice awards, the only major book awards decided by readers. Photos of barack and michelle obama that will melt your heart. A history of presidential inaugurations the washington post.
Michelle obama wears red jason wu gown to inaugural balls. The first official inaugural ball wasnt held until 1809 with james madison. Today we continue a neverending journey to bridge the meaning of those words with the realities of our time. Obama kisses the first lady as the presidential inaugural parade makes its way through washington, d. The barack obama official inauguration book from the white. Johnason by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inaugural bible used for lincolns first inauguration also used for barack obamas first and second inaugurations. It is 5 inches thick, according to the presidential inaugural committee. During the week of the inauguration, a team of awardwinning professional photographers will be assigned to capture the celebrations and behindthescenes moments of these historic events. President obamas inaugural speech, as prepared for delivery. Inaugural address by president barack obama whitehouse. Inauguration balls in pictures as barack and michelle obama celebrate.
Inauguration and coordinating all military ceremonial support for the. Obama picks lincoln, mlk bibles for inauguration abc news. With exclusive access to inaugural events, former white house photographers david hume kennerly. The only book commemorating barack obamas historic inauguration to be licensed by the presidential inaugural committee, barack obama. Because the official inaugural day of january 20 was on a sunday, the president was officially sworn. With exclusive access to inaugural events, former white house photographers david. The photos will be showcased in a beautiful commemorative official inaugural book. Get all the latest updates and an inside look at the second. See the best looks from the 20 presidential inauguration events. Includes the white house gift shop gold seal on it back cover, this seminal barack obama book is the only book commemorating barack obamas historic inauguration to be licensed by the presidential inaugural committee, barack obama. The 120yearold book has a celtic cross on the front and has been passed down through the biden clan.
A private swearingin ceremony took place on sunday, january 20, 20 in the blue room of the white house. Submit your own photos to the online gallery the best photos will be considered. The 20 caribbean premier league season was the inaugural season of the caribbean premier league, established by the west indies cricket board. This page is run by the official presidential inaugural committee. The official transcript of the inaugural address delivered by president barack obama on january 21, 20 is presented, along with several other inauguralactivity event transcripts, and the 2009 address. Seven questions and answers about the inauguration. Vice president and official party standins military members. From the kids concert to the official public swearingin, see who wore what for the 20. For history tells us that while these truths may be selfevident, theyve never been selfexecuting. A public inauguration ceremony took place on monday, january 21, 20 at the west. An expected 40,000 people crammed into the washington convention center for monday evening for. The official inaugural book lavishly documents the entire inaugural week, from obamas whistle stop train ride to washington to his first days in office. January 21, 20 president obama 20 inaugural ceremony.
On the day of the inaugural ceremony, president obama will take the oath of office on two historic biblesone that belonged to abe lincoln and the other to dr. Humphrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Richard blanco, 20 inaugural poet the new york times. Official inaugural program january 20, 1965 lyndon b. The inaugural edition of tomorrowworld earlier this year was a breathtaking and magical experience. Just wish my mother was here to witness this and to watch this movie. Inauguration balls in pictures as barack and michelle. Today we continue a neverending journey, to bridge the meaning of those words with the realities of our time. Dress rehearsal for 20 inaugural ceremonies, parade.
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