Inaugural Liveblog
I've been watching C-SPAN. There were hijinks in the House at the start, when it was revealed that the 435 members would be seated by seniority (think herding cats).
The Army Herald Trumpeters have just sounded, announcing the parade of former Presidents (in order, starting with Carter). The Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial is a sea of humanity.
For the first time in many years, we are permitted to hope.
Bush The Elder and his hateful wife, wearing imperial purple scarves, now taking seats. I am reminded of Nixon's words regarding Babs: "That woman knows how to hate." One wonders what she's thinking now.
Now the Clintons, looking the happy couple as the Capitol Police salute. I hope she does a good job as SecStat.
The Marine Band playing various and sundry airs, as they've done all morning.
Obama's daughters and Biden's grandkids. How will the years mark them?
Bush the Younger, still smirking.
Finally Obama, entering alone.
Feinstein is speaking, having called the proceedings to order.
Warren's invocation included two of the epithets associated with Allah (Compassionate and Merciful) as well as Jesus as he appears in the Qur'an (Isa). Surprised me. I expected worse.
Aretha did a fairly good job with My Country, ’tis of Thee. Granted, she's no Marian Anderson ...
Biden being sworn in now by Associate Justice Stevens, followed by four ruffles and flourishes and the Admiral’s March.
Beautiful arrangement of Simple Gifts.
And now, the Oath, administered (as is his right) by Chief Justice Roberts.
Muffed the Oath – damn, Roberts! Your only line and you screwed the pooch.
“Congratulations, Mister President.” Ruffles and flourishes, Hail to the Chief and the twenty-guns used for the head of state.
“My fellow citizens …”
I'll post up the video of his address. The words are powerful.
UPDATE: Here's the Inaugural Address, Part One:
And Part Two:
Rev. Lowry up for the benediction. He blew Warren's invocation to bits from the opening lines.
And the National Anthem to close the proceedings.
Party time!
The Army Herald Trumpeters have just sounded, announcing the parade of former Presidents (in order, starting with Carter). The Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial is a sea of humanity.
For the first time in many years, we are permitted to hope.
Bush The Elder and his hateful wife, wearing imperial purple scarves, now taking seats. I am reminded of Nixon's words regarding Babs: "That woman knows how to hate." One wonders what she's thinking now.
Now the Clintons, looking the happy couple as the Capitol Police salute. I hope she does a good job as SecStat.
The Marine Band playing various and sundry airs, as they've done all morning.
Obama's daughters and Biden's grandkids. How will the years mark them?
Bush the Younger, still smirking.
Finally Obama, entering alone.
Feinstein is speaking, having called the proceedings to order.
Warren's invocation included two of the epithets associated with Allah (Compassionate and Merciful) as well as Jesus as he appears in the Qur'an (Isa). Surprised me. I expected worse.
Aretha did a fairly good job with My Country, ’tis of Thee. Granted, she's no Marian Anderson ...
Biden being sworn in now by Associate Justice Stevens, followed by four ruffles and flourishes and the Admiral’s March.
Beautiful arrangement of Simple Gifts.
And now, the Oath, administered (as is his right) by Chief Justice Roberts.
Muffed the Oath – damn, Roberts! Your only line and you screwed the pooch.
“Congratulations, Mister President.” Ruffles and flourishes, Hail to the Chief and the twenty-guns used for the head of state.
“My fellow citizens …”
I'll post up the video of his address. The words are powerful.
UPDATE: Here's the Inaugural Address, Part One:
And Part Two:
Rev. Lowry up for the benediction. He blew Warren's invocation to bits from the opening lines.
And the National Anthem to close the proceedings.
Party time!
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