NPR Special Coverage: Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama

NPR Special Coverage: Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99286923&ft=1&f=99286923 Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in Jan. 20, 2009, as the 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African-American to hold the nation's highest office. An enthusiastic crowd braved cold temperatures in Washington, D.C., to pack the National Mall for the ceremony. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99286923&ft=1&f=99286923 yes What's The Big Deal With Inauguration 'Lip-Synching'? <em>The New York Times</em> 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. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99796514&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99796514&ft=1&f=99286923 <em>The New York Times</em> 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. no 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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]]> National Mall No Room For Claustrophobes Crowds tightly packed the space around the inaugural stage — forming a long ribbon of people all the way to the Lincoln Memorial at the other end of the National Mall. Most of them, if they were lucky, got to see President Obama's inauguration on one of a number of Jumbotrons. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634392&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634392&ft=1&f=99286923 Crowds tightly packed the space around the inaugural stage — forming a long ribbon of people all the way to the Lincoln Memorial at the other end of the National Mall. Most of them, if they were lucky, got to see President Obama's inauguration on one of a number of Jumbotrons. 0 no Crowds tightly packed the space around the inaugural stage — forming a long ribbon of people all the way to the Lincoln Memorial at the other end of the National Mall. Most of them, if they were lucky, got to see President Obama's inauguration on one of a number of Jumbotrons.

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]]> New President, 'New Era Of Responsibility' Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States Tuesday. He delivered a sober, plain-spoken inaugural address that did not contain the soaring rhetoric that often marked his campaign speeches. He told the crowd, "What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility." Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:13:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634389&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634389&ft=1&f=99286923 Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States Tuesday. He delivered a sober, plain-spoken inaugural address that did not contain the soaring rhetoric that often marked his campaign speeches. He told the crowd, "What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility." 0 no Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States Tuesday. He delivered a sober, plain-spoken inaugural address that did not contain the soaring rhetoric that often marked his campaign speeches. He told the crowd, "What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility."

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]]> Millionaire Raises Funds For People's Inaugural Ball Washington was a party town Tuesday night. In addition to the official inaugural balls, there were countless unofficial events in crowded restaurants or church basements. Virginia businessman Earl Stafford and his nonprofit foundation made it possible for hundreds of disadvantaged people to attend the People's Inaugural Ball. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634405&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634405&ft=1&f=99286923 Washington was a party town Tuesday night. In addition to the official inaugural balls, there were countless unofficial events in crowded restaurants or church basements. Virginia businessman Earl Stafford and his nonprofit foundation made it possible for hundreds of disadvantaged people to attend the People's Inaugural Ball. 0 no Washington was a party town Tuesday night. In addition to the official inaugural balls, there were countless unofficial events in crowded restaurants or church basements. Virginia businessman Earl Stafford and his nonprofit foundation made it possible for hundreds of disadvantaged people to attend the People's Inaugural Ball.

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]]> For Inaugural, Congress Suspends Party Divisions 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. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:54:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634369&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634369&ft=1&f=99286923 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. 0 no 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.

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]]> Obamas Could Have Danced All Night President Obama escorted his wife to 10 official inaugural balls Tuesday night. Each one had a theme — such as the Youth Ball and the Armed Forces Ball. Six were held at the Washington Convention Center. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634409&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634409&ft=1&f=99286923 President Obama escorted his wife to 10 official inaugural balls Tuesday night. Each one had a theme — such as the Youth Ball and the Armed Forces Ball. Six were held at the Washington Convention Center. 0 no President Obama escorted his wife to 10 official inaugural balls Tuesday night. Each one had a theme — such as the Youth Ball and the Armed Forces Ball. Six were held at the Washington Convention Center.

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]]> Passengers: Bus Trip To D.C. Was Worth It A caravan of four buses from Louisville, Ky., arrived in Washington, D.C., in time for Tuesday's inauguration ceremonies. From the National Mall, the passengers witnessed the swearing in of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. One man said he wouldn't trade the trip for anything. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634366&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634366&ft=1&f=99286923 A caravan of four buses from Louisville, Ky., arrived in Washington, D.C., in time for Tuesday's inauguration ceremonies. From the National Mall, the passengers witnessed the swearing in of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. One man said he wouldn't trade the trip for anything. 0 no A caravan of four buses from Louisville, Ky., arrived in Washington, D.C., in time for Tuesday's inauguration ceremonies. From the National Mall, the passengers witnessed the swearing in of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. One man said he wouldn't trade the trip for anything.

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]]> Chicago Shows Pride In Hometown President 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. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:03:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634362&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634362&ft=1&f=99286923 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. 0 no 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.

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]]> Clock Ticking On Obama's First 100 Days Barack Obama's first presidential signature declared a "National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation." He also used that signature to officially nominate his Cabinet choices. And, he put all new federal regulations on hold. Stephen Hess, senior fellow emeritus at the Brookings Institution, talks with Renee Montagne about what Obama will do on his first full day in office. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634359&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634359&ft=1&f=99286923 Barack Obama's first presidential signature declared a "National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation." He also used that signature to officially nominate his Cabinet choices. And, he put all new federal regulations on hold. Stephen Hess, senior fellow emeritus at the Brookings Institution, talks with Renee Montagne about what Obama will do on his first full day in office. 0 no Barack Obama's first presidential signature declared a "National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation." He also used that signature to officially nominate his Cabinet choices. And, he put all new federal regulations on hold. Stephen Hess, senior fellow emeritus at the Brookings Institution, talks with Renee Montagne about what Obama will do on his first full day in office.

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]]> Across The Country, People Witness History 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. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634396&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634396&ft=1&f=99286923 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. 0 no 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.

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]]> Obama Rallies Crowd To Meet Country's Challenges In his inaugural address Tuesday, President Obama acknowledged that the country faces daunting challenges. But he promised "we the people" will meet those challenges. And the cheering throngs who celebrated his inauguration seem ready to try. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634356&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634356&ft=1&f=99286923 In his inaugural address Tuesday, President Obama acknowledged that the country faces daunting challenges. But he promised "we the people" will meet those challenges. And the cheering throngs who celebrated his inauguration seem ready to try. 0 no In his inaugural address Tuesday, President Obama acknowledged that the country faces daunting challenges. But he promised "we the people" will meet those challenges. And the cheering throngs who celebrated his inauguration seem ready to try.

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]]> A 105-Year-Old Witness To History 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. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:35:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99610985&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99610985&ft=1&f=99286923 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. 0 no 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.

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]]> Kennedy Seizure Triggered By Fatigue, Doctors Say 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. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:43:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99614326&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99614326&ft=1&f=99286923 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. no 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.

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]]> National Dispatches: U.S. Welcomes Obama 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. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99550300&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99550300&ft=1&f=99286923 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. no 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.

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]]> A Musical Dispatch From The Inauguration Amid the crowds and excitement at the inauguration, there was also music for celebration and reflection. Hear three musical highlights. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99619575&ft=1&f=99286923 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99619575&ft=1&f=99286923 Amid the crowds and excitement at the inauguration, there was also music for celebration and reflection. Hear three musical highlights. no Amid the crowds and excitement at the inauguration, there was also music for celebration and reflection. Hear three musical highlights.

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