Welcome Remarks of Senator Feinstein at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 11:36:48 AM
Those who doubt the supremacy of the ballot over the bullet can never diminish the power engendered by nonviolent struggles for justice and equality like the one that made this day possible.

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National League of Cities Congratulates President Obama
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 11:23:00 AM
The National League of Cities (NLC) congratulates President Barack Obama on his historic inauguration. President Obama's personal history demonstrates his understanding of the critical contribution cities and towns make to our nation's prosperity. As a former community organizer, the President has worked to empower citizens to improve the nation beginning with their hometowns. He truly understands that real change starts with local action.

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President Barack Obama Issues Proclamation: A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 9:33:59 AM
Moments ago, in his first official act since taking the oath of office, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation, calling on Americans to serve one another and our common purpose on this National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation.

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Change has come to WhiteHouse.gov
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 9:16:33 AM
A short time ago, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States and his new administration officially came to life. One of the first changes is the White House's new website, which will serve as a place for the President and his administration to connect with the rest of the nation and the world.

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Presidential Inaugural Committee Releases Planned Order of Inaugural Parade
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 6:06:09 AM
Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) released a list of participants in the Inaugural Parade in the order of planned appearance. Over 10,000 people from all 50 states will follow the President and Vice President from the Capitol down the 1.5 mile route on Pennsylvania Avenue. Music and cultural groups will join representatives from our Armed Forces in the historic parade, which concludes at the presidential reviewing stand, where the President and Vice President will watch the processional with their families.

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Michael Moore: Just Hours Away
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 5:51:37 AM
We have made it through the Dark Ages and here we are, in one of the most redemptive moments history has ever witnessed. Barack Obama is our best hope to get it right, to heal our national soul, to reach out to the rest of the world with an olive branch instead of shocking brutality.

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Helen Calidicott: Obama and the opportunity to eliminate nuclear weapons
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 5:46:33 AM
As US President Barack Obama assumes office on this historic day, we would like to remind him of his recent statement that "A world without nuclear weapons is profoundly in America's interest and the world's interest. It is our responsibility to make the commitment, and to do the hard work to make this vision a reality."

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Progress
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 5:42:16 AM
Progress - cartoon by RJ Matson

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US Presidents Past and Future
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 5:40:39 AM
US Presidents Past and Future - cartoon by RJ Matson

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Historic Oath of Office
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 5:37:58 AM
Historic Oath of Office - cartoon by Jeff Parker

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Former Rosie The Riveter To Witness Inauguration
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 5:26:04 AM
Betty Reid Soskin, 87, will be the guest of Congressman George Miller, at Tuesday's Inauguration in Washington, D.C.

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President Barack Obama
Published Jan 20, 2009 - 5:09:47 AM
President Barack Obama - cartoon by Bob Englehart

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Tell Us Where You Will Be! See How Others Celebrate
Published Jan 19, 2009 - 10:08:15 AM
Where will you be today and tomorrow? We want to know!

Are you participating in the National Day of Service, attend some of the many festivities, stay at home, or be at work?

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