By Marion Algier – Ask Marion
Obama’s second inauguration will be somewhat smaller and more subdued than the first; being blamed, at least in part, on “Donor Fatigue”.
A worker cleans the bulletproof glass that surrounds the inaugural platform outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. Lady Gaga To Perform At Obama's Private Inaugural Ball - Photo: Andrew Harrer, Bloomberg
Official Inauguration Schedule
Official Swearing-In - SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
Vice President Biden’s Official Swearing-In
Location: Naval Observatory
Start Time: 8:15 AM ET
[White House Press Pool only]
President Obama’s Official Swearing-In
Location: White House - Blue Room
Start Time: 11:55 AM ET
[White House Press Pool only]
Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because Courts and other public institutions are not open. This year, in accordance with the requirements of the United States Constitution, President Obama and Vice President Biden will officially be sworn-in on Sunday, January 20, 2013.
Swearing-In Ceremony - MONDAY, JANUARY 21
Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony
Location: Capitol Hill
Start Time: 11:30 AM ET
On Monday, the President and Vice President will be sworn in the traditional ceremonial swearing in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol that is open to the public. Note: Per tradition, the event is hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and media credentials for this event are issued by the Senate Media Galleries.
Inaugural Parade
Location: Viewing stands and bleachers are lined along Pennsylvania Avenue
Estimated Start Time: 2:35 PM ET
President Obama, Vice President Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden will participate in the Inaugural Parade following the public swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol. This year’s parade features participants, floats and vehicles representing more than 58 groups.
Source: Presidential Inaugural Committee
Looking Back
Cartoons by: Matt Wuerker – Politico
And if you liked the past 4-years… hang on to your hats! Things to look forward to:
CBS News' Political Director: Obama Must 'Destroy' Republican Party
Obama's second term: What history says to expect
Obamacare 2013: Obama's Legacy Tied To Health Care Reform ...
No One Protecting America Masses Against the ‘Revenge of Obama’
Interesting… One of the Inaugural sponsors of co-sponsor of Politico’s Inaugural coverage is Bank of America, B of A, who opposes your Second Amendment rights: http://wp.me/p2D8CW-dI
Why inaugurations are laggards
Twitter Comment of the Week: “How does someone become President of a nation they HATE?”
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