Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama archive
Friday, January 23, 2009
Music News
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.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Politics
For Inaugural, Congress Suspends Party Divisions
January 21, 2009 President Obama and Vice President Biden were sworn in Tuesday on the steps of the Capitol, where both had served as senators. For many Republican lawmakers, national pride trumped political loyalty on Tuesday.
Around the Nation
Chicago Shows Pride In Hometown President
January 21, 2009 Chicagoans were beaming with pride at seeing one of their own sworn in as president Tuesday. Though it was cold in Washington for the inaugural events, it was even colder in Chicago. Hundreds gathered in Pioneer Court along Michigan Avenue at the Chicago River to watch the inauguration on Jumbotrons.
Around the Nation
Across The Country, People Witness History
January 21, 2009 The inauguration of Barack Obama resonates differently across the country. From Seattle to a Southern civil rights battleground, from a Denver college campus to Oklahoma's Coal County, people watched Tuesday's ceremony wondering whether Obama would fulfill their dreams or confirm their fears.
Around the Nation
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.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Politics
Kennedy Seizure Triggered By Fatigue, Doctors Say
January 20, 2009 Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy suffered a seizure brought on by fatigue at a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama, according to doctors who treated him at Washington Hospital Center. Outside experts say there are encouraging signs regarding Kennedy's condition.
U.S.
National Dispatches: U.S. Welcomes Obama
January 20, 2009 President Barack Obama has become the first African-American leader of the United States. People around the nation are finding their own ways to be involved with the celebration. From New York City to Obama's hometown of Chicago to Seattle, NPR reporters are providing updates.
Discover Songs
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.
