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Inauguration 2005
INAUGURATION DAY COVERAGEBACKGROUND REPORTS
President Bush's Inaugural Address
Update: Despite unprecedented security and wintry weather, President Bush promised the tens of thousands attending his second inauguration that he would focus on the spread of liberty abroad and the defense of America at home in his final four years in office.

Full Text | RealAudio: President Bush's Second Inaugural Address

Columnists Assess Political Impact
of President's Inauguration

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and the New York Times' David Brooks consider the political ramifications of the president's inauguration.

Inaugural Slide Shows
Inaugural VolunteerPresident's Inaugural Draws Diverse Crowd to Capital
From teenage volunteers to a patriotic clown, the 55th presidential inaugural attracted supporters, protesters and the curious. (Requires Flash, 120kb)

The Day in Photos
Fifteen images of the ceremony, security and protests that made up Inauguration Day 2005.

The Day's Ceremony
RealAudio: President Bush takes the oath of office.
RealAudio: Vice President Cheney is sworn in.
RealAudio: The opening invocation of the inauguration.
 
 

President Bush During his Second Inaugural Address

Majorities in Congress Won't Translate into Automatic Wins

President Plans to Spend 'Political Capital' in Second Term

Past Presidents Use Inaugurals to Set Tone of Their Administrations

White House Insiders Discuss Challenges Second-Term Presidents Face

FIRST TERM HIGHLIGHTS
President BushAn Interactive Guide
From the Sept. 11 attacks to fights over tax cuts and stem cells, revisit the key events that made up the president's first term. (Requires Flash, 120kb)

INAUGURAL LESSON PLAN
Putting the Inauguration in Context
Bring the events in Washington into the classroom.

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