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2009 Inauguration
What's Up With Not Wearing Your Wedding Ring?
I'm sure you all noticed — if not that night, by now after seeing all the coverage — that Michelle Obama was not wearing her wedding ring on inauguration night. Since she wore that enormous diamond sparkler on her left middle finger, her wedding band might have been too much, but its absence sure has people talking!
Leaving the symbolic token of marriage at home doesn't necessarily mean anything, but what's your take on giving the ring a rest every once in a while?
Front Page: Barack Obama Retakes the Oath of Office
- President Obama has retaken the oath of office out of an abundance of caution. Chief Justice John Roberts administered a do-over, after words were misplaced on Tuesday. — AP
- Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn herself from the race for Hillary Clinton's senate seat.
Front Page: Obama Dances His Way to First Day in Office
- Volunteers, fundraisers, and friends celebrated the inauguration of President Obama last night at numerous inaugural balls. — LA Times
- President Obama will tackle the economy and the Iraq war on day one of his presidency. He will meet with his economic team and US military commanders.
Comparing Bush and Obama's Speeches With Word Clouds
While most of us processed Barack Obama's inauguration speech by assessing our emotional or intellectual reactions, you could also evaluate the speech's place in history by taking a close look at its "word cloud." Words like "nation," "common" and "people" revealed Obama's intention to make a wide appeal, while words like "new" and "forward" look like substitutes for his campaign buzzword "change."
When comparing Bush's 2005 speech (the bottom image here) with Obama's, it's obvious that Obama didn't favor any word as much as Bush favored "freedom."
Inauguration Uh-Ohs: Food Fights, Drunk VPs, and Fire
President Obama has gone out of his way to echo Lincoln throughout the presidential transition, right down to his inauguration lunch where food the 16th president "would have enjoyed" was served. But not even Abe Lincoln's inauguration went smoothly. What could possibly go wrong?
The National Mall Becomes a Sea of Humans and Hope
While only ex-presidents, first daughters, and powerful lawmakers got the front-row view of Barack Obama's inauguration today, I watched the events on the jumbotron in the shadow of the Washington Monument. In the minutes leading up to noon, the millions of people gathered, citizens of the country and the world, stood on the freezing lawn anxious to witness history.
There were resounding cheers for Bill and Hillary Clinton, and even more for Sasha and Malia.
Senator Ted Kennedy Taken to the Hospital
The mood of the inauguration celebration dimmed this afternoon, as Senator Ted Kennedy had a seizure during the inauguration luncheon, according to reports. The Senator, who is fighting a brain tumor, apparently remained conscious and able to communicate.
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Do Tell: What Does Inauguration Day Mean to You?
I know today, Inauguration day, means something different to all of us, but it'll most likely be a day we'll all remember for the rest of our lives. It's been a long journey to get here, but now that history has been made, share your feelings about this exciting day with all of us below. No matter what emotions are pumping through your veins, you're not alone!
Barack Obama Sworn in as President!
The eyes of the world tuned in to watch as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president this morning just after 12 p.m. EST. Following his oath of office, Obama delivered a touching but frank address that highlighted the challenges the nation faces — particularly the economy — and America's pledge to work with other nations.
Who's Watching the Inauguration of Barack Obama?
Today America will introduce its 44th President! At noon, Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Barack Obama who will swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. While 240,000 people have tickets, as many as 4 million will watch Obama become president via jumbotron, along with many more around the US.
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