Presidential Inauguration: January 20, 2009
Written by adolfop on January 5th, 2009
Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, March 4, 1865 (Library of Congress digital image)
With the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama taking place this month, persons interested in learning more about the festivities, history, and related information may wish to visit the web site of the Joint Ceremonial Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC). Some of the interesting links offered in the JCCIC web site include those to inaugural trivia as well as information on the inauguration of previous Presidents.The Library of Congress offers another source for learning more about previous inaugural ceremonies through its “I Do Solemnly Swear . . .”: Presidential Inaugurations collection, which offers an opportunity to view this solemn occasion from a variety of historical perspectives.
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