Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama
Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts while first lady Michelle Obama looks on.
Obama Trades Soaring Oratory For Tough Talk
President Obama, much admired for his turns of phrase, put straight talk ahead of rhetorical flourishes in a self-restrained inaugural address Tuesday. He urged Americans to shoulder a role in reshaping a nation caught in crisis.
For Inaugural, Congress Suspends Party Divisions
()For many Republican lawmakers, national pride trumped political loyalty on Tuesday.
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NPR News Special: Barack Obama's Inauguration()
January 20, 2009 After taking the oath of office with his hand on Abraham Lincoln's Bible, President Barack Obama called the nation to remake America. More than one million people gathered on the National Mall to witness history on Tuesday.
A 105-Year-Old Witness To History()
January 21, 2009 Cold, crowds and long waits couldn't stop Ella Mae Johnson of Cleveland from attending the swearing-in of the nation's first black president.
Obama Sets Humble, Open Tone For White House()
January 20, 2009 President Barack Obama has spent the days leading up to his inauguration setting a new tone for the country, one of humble gratitude and a spirit of service. Observers say the new president's open and self-assured style are important indicators about what kind of leader he will be — and how he'll deal with challenges.
Putting Obama's Historic Day Into Words()
January 20, 2009 The inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president and the first African-American to hold that high office sparked heartfelt reactions from people huddled on the National Mall in Washington and those watching around the country and the world.
Inauguration Spectators Brave Frigid Temps()
January 20, 2009 Dozens of people gathered on the National Mall for the inauguration ceremony have sought medical attention because of the cold.
A Musical Dispatch From The Inauguration()
January 20, 2009 Amid the crowds and excitement at the inauguration, there was also music for celebration and reflection. Hear three musical highlights.
Security Stalls Crowds Descending On D.C.()
January 20, 2009 High-level security collided with unprecedented interest to create a pedestrian traffic jam near Washington, D.C.'s National Mall on inauguration day. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the city found their way slowly toward the noontime ceremony at which Barack Obama will become the 44th U.S. president.
World Dispatches: Global Audience For Obama()
January 20, 2009 The inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States has brought a sense of hope and possibility. NPR reporters offer updates on the mood in Kenya, Iraq and elsewhere on Inauguration Day.
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration()
January 18, 2009 NPR broadcast the star-studded concert special live from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the official kickoff to inauguration festivities.
What's The Big Deal With Inauguration 'Lip-Synching'?()
January 23, 2009 The New York Times reported Thursday night that the lovely, contemplative musical preface to President Obama's swearing in was, essentially, a fake: Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Anthony McGill and Gabriela Montero were not actually playing "Air and Simple Gifts" live. Instead, they were doing the classical-music equivalent of lip-syncing.
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