2013 Inauguration

3rd & 7 37yd

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 3:39:53 PM
CNN's Kevin Liptak reports that cell phone service on the Mall is slow and "people appear to be looking down at smartphones with a bit of frustration."

"Attendees I talked with said they weren't overly bothered by the inconvenience, however, keeping in mind they'll be able to share photos when they leave," he reports.

CNN's Martina Stewart reports her service from Verizon "seems to be ok" but her data connection on an AT&T phone is slow.

CNN's Heather Kelly took this look at how cell service providers were preparing for the influx of people, many of them carrying powerful phones:
Since January 2009, a lot of people have upgraded to smartphones with powerful built-in cameras. Four years ago, smartphones only accounted for 11% of global smartphone sales, according to Gartner. In the third quarter of 2012, the smartphone accounted for 39.6% of phone sales around the world.

All those more powerful phones mean the chance to share juicier content with friends who didn't make it to the inauguration. According to Verizon Wireless, data usage in D.C. has increased 12-fold since the last inauguration in 2009.

So to meet the increased demand, the major carriers are spending a lot of money to beef up their networks in the nation's capital.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:41:19 PM
We just saw Michelle Obama and...it appears she has changed. For those looking at the fashion today, it looks like you'll have to search for what outfit #2 is. Look back at Inaugural fashion.
by Brian Stelter via twitter 1/21/2013 3:42:27 PM
Things we didn't see 4 years ago: CNN showing Instagrams submitted by inauguration-goers. NBC running tweets at the bottom of the screen.
by Eric Weisbrod, CNN edited by Dorrine Mendoza 1/21/2013 3:43:17 PM
Top-trending terms on Facebook (as of 10am ET)

1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. Happy MLK
3. A Dream
4. Inauguration
5. Obama
6. President
7. Day off / Holiday
8. History
9. Youth is renewed
10. Parade
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 1/21/2013 3:43:36 PM
That was unusual. I've never seen a Marine open/close door to the beast (POTUS limo). It's always a Secret Service agent.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/21/2013 3:43:36 PM
Caterers set up for the Inaugural Luncheon in Statuary Hall on Inauguration day at the U.S. Capitol (Photo: Allison Shelley/Getty Images)
by Dana Bash via twitter edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:44:57 PM
in capitol rotunda and watched two losing prez candidates walk by me to watch inaugural: mccain and kerry
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 3:45:55 PM
President Obama and Vice President Biden are on their way to Capitol Hill. Their vehicles now bear the Washington "Taxation Without Representation" license plate. Here's why that's interesting.

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by CNN Politics via twitter 1/21/2013 3:46:21 PM
Past 4 years in 4 minutes http://at.cnn.com/AK6dJnP
by Donna Brazile via twitter edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:46:32 PM
New Presidential license plate "taxation without representation." @obamainaugural
by Donna Brazile via twitter 1/21/2013 3:47:24 PM
Presidential motorcade starts sporting "Taxation Without Representation" plates. http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/01/19/obama_s_motorcade_sports_taxation_without_representation_plates.html?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=button_chunky via @slate
by Donna Brazile via twitter 1/21/2013 3:48:28 PM
“@current: Bill Clinton just walked in! And the Bushes aren't attending. Surprised? #inauguration #inaug2013”
by Donna Brazile via twitter 1/21/2013 3:48:44 PM
“@ThisWeekABC: RT @gma: There are four living ex-presidents, two of them will not be at #Inaug2013: George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush”
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:49:59 PM
President Obama's cabinet is taking their place on the platform now. Watch it live on CNN.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 3:50:13 PM
Cabinet secretaries are entering the Capitol West Front platform now, where the ceremony will take place.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:51:51 PM
Correct Rochelle!
President KennedyRochelle TylerJan 21, 2013 at 10:50 AM
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:51:54 PM
TRIVIA: An easy one. Which President said during his inauguration speech, "Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country"? Leave your answer in the comments.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN via I2.cdn.turner 1/21/2013 3:52:01 PM
CNN's Martina Stewart spots musical artists John Mayer and Katy Perry in the audience. (Photo: Martina Stewart)
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:52:50 PM
Not everyday you get Kate Bolduan saying, 'And we just saw Rahm Emanuel, and Kelly Clarkson.'
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:53:29 PM
Another one: Beyonce and Jay-Z and President Carter in the same sentence. All being shown now on CNN.
by Donna Brazile via twitter 1/21/2013 3:53:30 PM
5 Best books to read on Martin Luther King Jr. Day http://rollingout.com/business/diversity-issues/5-best-books-to-read-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day/ via @rollingout
by cnnbrk via twitter 1/21/2013 3:53:55 PM
800,000 expected at #inauguration to welcome #Obama to 2nd half of presidency http://on.cnn.com/13WRXFg
by Anderson Cooper via twitter edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:53:59 PM
Inside the #CNN facility on the National Mall instagr.am/p/Uv1TlPEkGJ/
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:54:52 PM
First Lady Michelle Obama has arrived now inside the Capital building. Also watch the Supreme Court justices as they take their seats, live on CNN.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 3:54:57 PM
Supreme Court justices, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, have entered the platform. Today Roberts will swear in Obama -- the fourth time the two have met for the purpose.
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 1/21/2013 3:54:59 PM
Car in front of me in motorcade was car with "CATs" in it. Secret Service, windows down, long guns ready. Counter Assault Team
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/21/2013 3:55:11 PM
Live on CNN now: President Obama and his family are walking into the Capitol.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:56:26 PM
Want a REALLY quick Inauguration refresher? Here's 100 years of inaugurations in 2 minutes.
by Robert Yoon via twitter 1/21/2013 3:57:23 PM
This is 1st inaugural George HW Bush has missed since 1997. Only his 2nd missed since being sworn in as VP in 1981 #inaug2013
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 3:59:16 PM
CNN's Alli Brennan is along the parade route, where Obama's motorcade just went by on the way to Capitol Hill:
Presidential motorcade on its way to the Capitol. #CNN pbs.twimg.com/media/BBJQ4idCAAAYGwd.jpg
by Alli_Brennan on Jan 21, 2013 at 10:58 AM via twitter
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:59:30 PM
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife have been formally announced, and they are taking their seats. Watch live on CNN.
by Dana Bash via twitter edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 3:59:36 PM
check out our story taking us behind the scenes on preps for todays inaugural http://on.cnn.com/XsSxoO
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 1/21/2013 4:00:07 PM
First stop for me to drive 2WH was perimeter gate w bomb sniffing dog. Then two more blast proof gates. Then good parking spot.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 1/21/2013 4:00:41 PM
Obama has arrived at the Capitol, where he will take the oath of office ceremonially. He was officially sworn in to his second term on Sunday.
by Deirdre Walsh via twitter 1/21/2013 4:01:13 PM
Even from inside the Capitol you can hear crowd going crazy as families of president /vp arrive #cnn
by Dana Bash via twitter 1/21/2013 4:01:39 PM
Things I never thought I'd say: john Mayer and Katy perry just walked by us in the Capitol rotunda #cnn
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:01:40 PM
And now the next President to be introduced: Bill Clinton and Sec. Hillary Clinton. Mic picks up Sec. Clinton saying, "Hey, how are you all!"
by Dana Davidsen, CNN edited by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:01:57 PM
A sea of American flags engulfs on the National Mall. CNN's Kevin Liptak reports virtually everyone on the Malll now has an American flag to wave -- they were handed out by volunteers who said they were Obama supporters. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
by CNN Politics via twitter 1/21/2013 4:01:58 PM
Zelizer: Learning from Lincoln, Wilson, FDR http://at.cnn.com/GcdpE54
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 1/21/2013 4:03:42 PM
Pres Clinton ran late in '01 for coffee at WH with Pres-elec Bush. Good to see he's on time this year!
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:04:33 PM
You can always watch on CNN.com/Live or the CNN apps.
Aggghhhhhhhh!!! Comcast is saying "No video signal"Calif girlJan 21, 2013 at 11:02 AM
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:04:56 PM
As Anderson Cooper mentions, the Benghazi hearing where Sec. Clinton will be testifying is coming up - later this week.
by Dana Davidsen, CNN 1/21/2013 4:06:08 PM
From CNN's Martina Stewart: Marines standing at salute as color guard walked by with flags. The group has been acting as ushers all morning showing folks with tickets to their seats on the West Front
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 1/21/2013 4:06:08 PM
Beau Biden is carrying the bibles down the stairs: "What a big bible." It is pretty enormous.
by VladDuthiersCNN via twitter 1/21/2013 4:06:41 PM
At the United States Consul General's residence in #Nigeria, waiting for the inauguration of @BarackObama #C instagr.am/p/UwHwxureCT/

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