Inauguration 2013
Inauguration Stories
Obama: 'America's possibilities are limitless'
In his inaugural address, President Obama noted the country's continuing economic struggles and said that America can't succeed when only a few at the top do well. The country's prosperity must rest on a rising middle class. Full Story
Presidents and God
When it comes to celebrating the start of a
president's term, God has played a role in nearly
every inauguration since George Washington. Full Story
The Inaugural Balls
Photos from the 2013 Inaugural Balls. Full Story
Inauguration Day by the numbers
Here's a breakdown of
Inauguration Day by the numbers.
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Images of the 2013 inauguration
Photos of President Barack Obama's second
inauguration from the ceremonial swearing-in to the frosty crowds. Full Story
Items from 1st inaugural on view at Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia displays items from 1st inauguration
Beyonce, Clarkson to perform at Obama inauguration
Beyonce, Clarkson, Taylor to perform at Obama inauguration; Latino picked as inaugural poet
Brazil leads international support for Chavez
Brazil leads international support for Venezuela's Chavez as his inauguration is postponed
$1 million donations wanted for Obama inauguration
Obama inauguration planners solicit record donations up to $1 million to fund festivities
Longoria to host Latino inaugural salute to Obama
Eva Longoria to host Latino inaugural celebration for Obama featuring top entertainers
Medgar Evers' widow to offer invocation for Obama
Medgar Evers' widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, to deliver invocation at Obama inauguration
Medgar Evers' widow to offer invocation for Obama
The widow of slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers will deliver the invocation at President Barack Obama's second inauguration on Jan. 21.
Black ties, booze and access marks of inauguration
Sideline events at inauguration come with heavy price tag, invaluable access for advocates
Venezuela gov't: ailing Hugo Chavez 'stable'
Venezuela government: Hugo Chavez 'stable' and receiving treatment in Cuba
$60 inaugural ball tickets sell out ahead of time
Low-cost inaugural ball tickets set for sale Monday sell out in advance in Ticketmaster error
Second time with Obama not as thrilling as before
Second swearing-in for Obama seems to be shaping up as not as thrilling as his historic first
Inaugural ball tickets released early, sell out
Ticketmaster released the email that let people buy tickets to the balls a day early.
Cell towers added to National Mall for inaugural
National Mall to have more temporary cellphone towers for 2nd Obama inauguration
DC foodies unite for Chefs Ball for inauguration
DC foodies to unite for Chefs Ball hosted by Chef Art Smith ahead of Obama inauguration
Chief justice to swear in Obama for second term
Chief Justice Roberts to administer oath to Obama, Justice Sotomayor to swear in Biden
Gullah float to appear in inaugural parade
Changing times: Culture people once hid being celebrated with float in inaugural parade
Tips to stay warm at this year's Inauguration
George Washington University urges those who will attend the Jan. 21 inauguration ceremony to plan ahead to prevent cold weather-related health problems.
Obama's inaugural team launches souvenir store
Presidential Inaugural Committee selling commemorative poster, other souvenirs for swearing in
Big crowd, but not a record, seen for inauguration
Washington expecting 600,000 to 800,000 for Obama's 2nd inauguration
Obama's 2nd inauguration to draw smaller crowds
Presidential pampering still available, but hotels not as busy for Obama's 2nd inauguration
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