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January 23, 2009
One Reaction in the Inaugural Crowd to Obama's Swearing-in
Lisa Simmons, of Fort Washington, Md., watches Barack Obama take the oath of office to become the 44th president of the United States. These photos catch Simmons' reactions in real time as she listens.
January 21, 2009
Spectators React to Obama's Inaugural Address
More than a million people from across the United States and the world gathered on the National Mall to witness President Barack Obama's inauguration. See the crowd's reaction to portions of Mr. Obama's inaugural address.
January 21, 2009
Even People Who Didn't Vote for Obama Went to Inauguration
Of the hundreds of thousands of people who gathered in Washington, D.C., for President Barack Obama's inauguration, some didn't vote for him, either because he wasn't their first pick, they didn't support him or because they are not U.S. citizens.
 
January 20, 2009
Amid Historic Inauguration, Obama Cites Challenges Ahead
Barack Obama has taken the oath of office as the 44th president, stepping into history as the nation's first black leader as millions watched from the National Mall and around the world.
During his inaugural address, President Obama told an exuberant crowd that the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord" and called on the country to "begin the work of remaking America."
Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks, along with a panel of historians, assess the day's event and reflect on the task ahead for the Obama administration.
 
January 20, 2009
Inaugural Crowds on National Mall Pay Witness to History
As many as 2 million people converged on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Gwen Ifill reports on the record crowds and their reactions to the historic day.
January 20, 2009
Thousands of Individual Stories Unfold on National Mall
Hundreds of thousands gathered Tuesday to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama. Footage of the National Mall shows a sea of people participating in the day's events. The following are some of their stories.
January 20, 2009
Inauguration Draws International Audience to Washington
Perhaps one of the most visible spectators at the National Mall for President Barack Obama's swearing in was someone who didn't have the chance to vote for the new U.S. president.
January 20, 2009
Crowd Snapshot: The Fruits of the Civil Rights Movement
More than 40 years ago, 80-year-old Alene Fitzcarter worked to integrate grocery store jobs in Omaha, Neb. On Tuesday, she took pictures of her grandparents, parents and daughter with her as she joined the crowd taking part in Barack Obama's inauguration ceremonies.
January 20, 2009
Crowd Snapshot: A Seventeen-hour Trip to 'See History'
Firdoze Bulbulia flew 17 hours from South Africa to see President Barack Obama's inauguration. She arrived Tuesday morning and went straight to the National Mall.
January 20, 2009
Thousands Pour Into Nation's Capital for Inauguration Day
They came by the hundreds of thousands, streaming through the pre-dawn streets of Washington, D.C., toward the National Mall to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.
January 19, 2009
Obama Takes Part in Day of Service on Inauguration Eve
On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Barack Obama urged Americans to heed calls for a day of service to honor the Martin Luther King Day holiday, saying there shouldn't be any "idle hands" at a time of national hardship. For his part, Mr. Obama visited injured war veterans and helped paint an emergency shelter for teens in Washington.
January 19, 2009
D.C. Residents, Visitors Reflect on Meaning of Inauguration
One day before President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, visitors and residents of Washington, D.C., reflect on the historic significance and symbolism of the event and what it may mean for conversations about race in the U.S.
January 19, 2009
Inauguration Marks Generational, Racial Turning Point
President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration marks a turning point for the civil rights movement. Experts mull the event's significance and how it may shift the conversation over race in America.
January 19, 2009
Ask Your Questions on Race and the Obama Administration
President-elect Barack Obama's election marks a turning point in American civil rights history. So what is the future of the civil rights movement? And how might the Obama presidency change the conversation over race in America? Experts take your questions.
January 19, 2009
Editorial Cartoons Chart Course of Presidential Transitions
The challenges facing newly elected presidents during their transitions were reflected in editorial cartoons throughout the 20th century, capturing a glimpse of what was on the minds of Americans at these junctures in history.
January 16, 2009
D.C. Prepares for Massive Crowds as Inauguration Nears
Revelers have started to trickle into Washington, D.C., as crews continue to make final preparations for President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in as the 44th president of the United States next week. In anticipation of a crowd of millions on the National Mall, President George W. Bush has declared a federal emergency in the District of Columbia to provide extra manpower and funds for the 56th presidential inauguration. Ray Suarez reports on the preparations for the landmark event.
January 16, 2009
American Indians Aim for More Visibility During Inauguration
As Washington, D.C. prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, the American Indian community is preparing for its lesser-known inaugural ball and other events in the nation's capital.
-- National Minority Consortia
January 16, 2009
Tim Gunn Discusses Inaugural Fashion
Tim Gunn, fashion mentor on Bravo's "Project Runway" and Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne, discusses inaugural fashion, President-elect Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's style, and how the fashion world views Washington.
January 15, 2009
Speechwriters Discuss Art of Crafting an Inaugural Address
A key element in the upcoming inauguration is the president's address to the nation. Former speechwriters for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton answered your questions on how to craft an inaugural address.
January 15, 2009
The Drawing Power of Presidential Image
Perhaps never in American history has a politician inspired so many artists as President-elect Barack Obama. His face, seen in magazines, in murals and in posters on buildings and bedroom walls alike all over the world, helped to propel a once unlikely campaign into the fundraising and publicity stratosphere.
January 14, 2009
Art Beat: Something for Everyone Inauguration Week
We've put together a diverse listing of some of the city's many cultural offerings for inauguration week and the rest of January. All events are open to the public, though some carry hefty ticket prices and some sold out almost immediately. All inconveniences aside, there's something going on for everyone to have a ball.
January 14, 2009
Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Inauguration Day
NewsHour Senior Correspondent Gwen Ifill talks about where she plans to be and what she plans to look for on Inauguration Day in this Reporter's Notebook. "I'm personally more interested in hearing the stories of the people who come to the inauguration," Ifill said.
January 14, 2009
Park Police Chief Details Inaugural Security
Officials estimate that millions will gather on Inauguration Day on the National Mall, an area that falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Park Police. Chief Sal Lauro outlines the complex security plans for the opening ceremony, the swearing-in and the parade. He also discusses how anticipation of a massive crowd changed security planning and he offers some advice to people attending the festivities.
January 14, 2009
D.C. Metrorail Prepares for Record-breaking Ridership
The Washington D.C. area Metro system is preparing for historic ridership on Inauguration week, as millions converge on the city for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. But the challenge of getting all those people to their destination isn't the only -- or even the most pressing -- task facing the region's mass transit system. WAMU 88.5's The Kojo Nnamdi Show talks with Metro's top executive and chief safety officer.
-- WAMU 88.5's The Kojo Nnamdi Show
January 13, 2009
Poet Elizabeth Alexander Reflects on Inaugural Reading
Only a few poets have participated in the swearing-in ceremony for our nation's highest office, and on Jan. 20, Elizabeth Alexander will become just the fourth to hold that honor when she will recite an original poem at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.
January 13, 2009
1963 to 2009: Reflections on Civil Rights History
Two civil rights activists and a political science professor reflect on the road from the landmark 1963 March on Washington to the upcoming inauguration of America's first black president, Barack Obama.
December 18, 2008
Obama's Choice of Inauguration Pastor Stirs Controversy
President-elect Barack Obama has fielded criticism for choosing Christian leader Rev. Rick Warren, whose conservative views are in contrast with some of Obama's base supporters, to give an inaugural invocation. Analysts discuss the controversy.
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