Only at The Washington Times: Reporters discuss the latest news on the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and President Obama.
By Maria Stainer — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
Below is the text of a letter from former South African President Nelson Mandela -- the leader of the movement against apartheid -- which was handed to Barack Obama shortly before the ceremony.
By Julia Duin — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
How the two preachers prayed during the inauguration
By Stephanie Green — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
African American Denise Alexander became the fourth poet to read at a presidential inauguration.
By James Morrison — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
One of the most quotable lines from President Obama's inaugural address was likely inspired from a Depression-era musical comedy called "Swing Time."
By Tom LoBianco — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. glaringly fumbled the administration of the oath of office to President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
By Jon Ward — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
Another standing o from some on "we will defeat you" - this time Bush stood
By Tom LoBianco — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
The Rev. Rick Warren, pastor of California's Saddleback Church, heralded the nation's peaceful transfer of power and the landmark inauguration of its first black president Tuesday, but dodged the issue of gay marriage in his presidential invocation.
By Christina Bellantoni — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
Inauguration ceremony about to begin.
By Jon Ward — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
Loud boos could be heard coming from the Mall when President Bush was announced at 11:36.
By Stephanie Green — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
Michelle Obama is wearing an Isabel Toledo ensemble to her husband's swearing-In ceremony and today's inaugural parade.
By Jon Ward — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
A loud cheer went up from the millions on the National Mall at 10:41 a.m., as they saw what was presumably the motorcade carrying President Bush and President-elect Barack Obama heading down Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House to the Capitol.
By Christina Bellantoni — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
The inaugural committee is urging folks to send photos of their experience at the swearing-in today.
By Kara Rowland — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
By Jon Ward — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
You know things have changed in Washington when Code Pink gets seats up front at the inauguration.
By Jon Ward — Published January 20, 2009 Comments
And we've begun.
'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
