Made For This Moment Yesterday morning, at 11:55 AM Eastern Time, President Obama delivered his Second Inaugural Address. "America’s possibilities are limitless," he said, "for we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands: youth and drive; diversity and openness; an endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention. My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment, and we will seize it -- so long as we seize it together." Learn more about yesterday's ceremonies. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Be a Part of the Next Four Years The President's second term will offer many ways for citizens to participate in conversations with the President and his team about the issues that are most important to them. These Four Historians Have Some Thoughts About Yesterday's Inauguration Doris Kearns Goodwin, Robert Caro, Michael Beschloss, and Douglass Brinkley have written more than a dozen books about American presidents, and they have some thoughts about the 2013 Inauguration. President Obama and Vice President Biden Take the Oath of Office In two separate, private ceremonies, President Obama and Vice President Biden are officially sworn into office, marking the start of the second term. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 10:45 AM: The President, The Vice President, The First Lady, and Dr. Biden attend the National Prayer Service 11:30 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 9:00 PM:The President, The Vice President, The First Lady, and Dr. Biden attend the Staff Inaugural Ball Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected |
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