2013 Inauguration

3rd & 7 37yd

by Ari Fleischer via twitter 1/21/2013 4:29:13 PM
Chuck Schumer has never met a microphone or camera he didn't fall in love with.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 4:29:14 PM
Here's what to expect in the next hour, from the Joint Committee on Presidential Inaugurations:

Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks: The Honorable Charles E. Schumer
Invocation
Musical Selection: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Oath of Office Administered to Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, The Honorable Sonia Sotomayor
Musical Selection: James Taylor
Oath of Office Administered to President Barack H. Obama by the Chief Justice of the United States, The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.
Inaugural Address: The President of the United States, The Honorable Barack H. Obama
Musical Selection: Kelly Clarkson
Poem: Richard Blanco
Benediction
The National Anthem: Beyoncé
by Gregory Wallace, CNN via I2.cdn.turner 1/21/2013 4:31:09 PM
Here's the scene as Obama entered the platform on the West Front of the Capitol minutes ago. (Getty Images)
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:31:25 PM
President Obama makes his entrance.
by Paul Begala via twitter 1/21/2013 4:31:33 PM
800,000 on the Mall. Mood is festive, joyous. I have been blessed to attend many inaugurals. Each one impressive & inspiring. #Inaug2013
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/21/2013 4:31:41 PM
President Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Obama will deliever his inaugural address after ceremoniously taking the Oath of Office (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 1/21/2013 4:32:02 PM
Sen Schumer is expert in half-finished domes. The Senate is full of them.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:32:56 PM
One note about Sen. Schumer - he announced recently he would be supporting Obama's Sec. of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:32:58 PM
As of today, the presidential oath will have been given 73 times to 43 different individuals (This includes both the private and public swearing-in ceremonies in 2013). Today's event will be the eighth inauguration ceremony held on the West Front of the Capitol.
by Donna Brazile via twitter 1/21/2013 4:33:37 PM
Civil rights leader Myrlie Ever Williams deliver the invocation. "We come to ask blessings...our leaders .. Our armed forces."
by Soledad O'Brien via twitter 1/21/2013 4:36:56 PM
Myrlie Evers Williams invocation: "this is the promise of America... everyone is included"
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/21/2013 4:36:58 PM
Some key inaugural milestones, thanks to our CNN Research and Library staff:

First inauguration: April 30, 1789; Federal Hall, New York City (George Washington)
Longest Inaugural Address: William Henry Harrison in 1841 (8,445 words; 1 hour, 45 minutes)
Shortest Inaugural Address: George Washington's 2nd in 1793 (135 words)
1st president inaugurated in D.C.: Jefferson, 1801
1st Inaugural held at West Front of U.S. Capitol: Reagan, 1981
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 4:37:07 PM
The National Mall viewing area, which stretches from 4th to 12th Streets is full, according to the U.S. Park Police. They said in a mass text message that there is space around the Washington Monument, which has a direct line of sight to the Capitol.
by Donna Brazile via twitter 1/21/2013 4:38:30 PM
150 years after the Emancipation and 50 years after the March of Washington... We are vigilant....Thank you for a great invocation.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:38:30 PM
Sen. Chuck Schumer starts the Inauguration ceremony.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:38:49 PM
Some background on the Civil Rights leader who is speaking now - watch it live on CNN.
by Cory Booker via twitter 1/21/2013 4:39:00 PM
A great prayer for our nation. #inaug2013
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/21/2013 4:40:23 PM
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is now singing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
by Gregory Wallace, CNN edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:41:34 PM
From CNN's Ashley Killough on the National Mall: "While a few took off their hats for the invocation, most left their heads covered. After all, it is 38 degrees outside."
by Steve Brusk via twitter 1/21/2013 4:42:50 PM
Nice shot captured the President winking at one of his daughters as they listen to the choir performance
by Donna Brazile via twitter 1/21/2013 4:43:44 PM
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir!
by Brooke Baldwin via twitter edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:45:08 PM
Here's how I'm watching the #inauguration... #goosebumps #cnn instagr.am/p/UwLrXFwJVR/
by CNN Politics via twitter edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:46:24 PM
President Barack Obama waves to the crowd just before he is sworn in. #CNN twitpic.com/bx59ut
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 1/21/2013 6:22:35 PM
GOP should pay close attention to today's speech. It was the first of what will be many rallying cries for big government.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 6:23:57 PM
Authorities permitted about 100 food trucks to serve within the areas where streets were closed to traffic. CNN's Alli Brennan spots a lengthy line at one of them:
Line at Pepe's food truck at Freedom Plaza #cnn pbs.twimg.com/media/BBJyl0PCcAEuyYi.jpg
by Alli_Brennan on Jan 21, 2013 at 1:22 PM via twitter
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 6:26:39 PM
Tune-in Alert: Tim Gunn live on CNN with Alina Cho, talking Inaugural fashion.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 6:26:43 PM
CNN's Jennifer Liberto also spots long lines around food trucks:
The line for the two food trucks on 15th St. near the White House - Crepe Love and Cirque Cuisine - stretched down the block. Customers were spending close to an hour in line, although nobody seemed perturbed.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 6:28:10 PM
Did The Obamas make it work? "On a scale of 1 to 10 I give her a 100," he says of Michelle's dress.
by Wolf Blitzer via twitter 1/21/2013 6:28:42 PM
I'm moving from Cap Hill to White House reviewing stand. Will resume anchoring soon. #CNN #Inauguration
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 6:28:55 PM
Tim Gunn: "Mrs. Obama is nothing if not a fashion icon." What do you think?
by Dorrine Mendoza 1/21/2013 6:35:58 PM
Olympian Candace Parker watched the Inauguration in Russia, and posted this to Facebook
by Dana Davidsen, CNN edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 6:37:13 PM
On CNN now: CNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger's exclusive interview with Vice President Joe Biden
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/21/2013 6:37:59 PM
100 years of inaugurations in 2 minutes
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 6:38:55 PM

With hundreds of thousands of people in attendance, there were bound to be a few with ailments at the inauguration.

CNN's Alli Brennan spoke with Lynn Selawski, the head nurse at first aid station four in Freedom Plaza:
She said their station had been relatively slow. Mainly kids with cold feet, but that the stations up the mall had been busier. Said one person went into cardiac arrest, that the station did CPR on the person. She didn't know the outcome.
CNN's Jennifer Liberto reports:
The first aid station near 15th and Pennsylvania Avenue had treated about 25 patients who were cold, plus a few headaches, said John Trawinski with U.S. Department of Health.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 6:45:15 PM
What did you think of Obama's speech?
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 7:12:45 PM
The official poet of the inauguration:
Thank you to everyone for your kind words. It has been quite a ride!Richard Blancovia twitter on Jan 21, 2013 at 2:10 PM
He is the fifth official inauguration poet, following Robert Frost (1961), Maya Angelou (1993), Miller Williams (1997), and Elizabeth Alexander (2009).
by Kevin Bohn via twitter 1/21/2013 7:17:26 PM
Email just sent from Obama to supporters from new outreach group. "Now it's time to finish what we started -- let's get going supporters."
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 7:24:25 PM
John Boehner speaking now as lunch has finished. Some bipartisan speeches on the way - watch live on CNN.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 7:24:46 PM
Members of the military are lined up outside the East Front of the Capitol (the side opposite the inauguration platform). Before leading the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, Obama is expected to review the troops.
by John Berman via twitter 1/21/2013 7:27:00 PM
What a view I had. Thank you #CNN instagr.am/p/UweuOyMaI2/
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/21/2013 8:40:28 PM
Former President George H. W. Bush released the following statement on today's Presidential Inauguration:

"Barbara and I send President and Mrs. Obama -- and their wonderful girls -- our best wishes and prayers on this historic day. May Almighty God bless them and our wonderful country over the next four years."
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 8:47:06 PM
The Presidential Walk begin! Along the parade route, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are now walking.
by Dana Bash via twitter 1/21/2013 8:49:02 PM
Fascinating: POTUS and Chief Justice Roberts signed the MLK bible, at the request of the King family, per Secretary of Senate #CNN
by Paul Begala via twitter 1/21/2013 8:52:59 PM
Even Inaugural parades can be historic.When JFK saw all-white Coast Guard cadets at his parade he ordered integration of Coast Guard Academy
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 8:55:14 PM
President Obama returns to his limo and the parade continues down Pennsylvania Ave towards the White House.

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