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Presidential Inauguration

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Obama Presidential Inauguration 2013: Who's Saying What Online (With Video)

'Liberal vision' is mentioned often as the president begins a second term. Check some news accounts, and add your thoughts.

It's official - President Obama has been sworn in to his second term in office. And as usual, there was an overwhelming amount of pomp and circumstance in Washington, D.C., on Monday (January 21, 2013). And the phrase "liberal vision" came up more than once. Here are some news accounts of the president's speech and the surrounding events. Add your opinions. -- Obama Offers Liberal Vision: ‘We Must Act’ -- New York Times -- In Obama's inaugural speech, a sweeping liberal vision -- Los Angeles Times -- Presidential inauguration: Obama lays out battle plan for second term -- Chicago Tribune -- Analysis: Obama's speech takes on divisive issues -- USA TODAY -- President Obama takes second oath of office at inauguration -- Washington Post -- …

Monday, January 21, 2013

There's an App for the Presidential Inauguration

Keep up with events and live streaming via your mobile device.

Presidential Inauguration: Yes, There's an App for That

A new smartphone app provides live streaming, among other things.

President Barack Obama's inauguration for his second term is Monday, January 21, in Washington, D.C. And not surprisingly, you can keep track of events as they happen in the palm of your hand. According to The Washington Post, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has developed a new smartphone app to enable features such as live streaming and a schedule of the day's events. Also, users can search for volunteer events in Suwanee and Gwinnett that are  keyed to Sunday’s National Day of Service, and share information with others via Twitter, Facebook, e-mail and text message. In other inauguration news: -- Are you or anyone you know planning to attend President Obama's inauguration? What are your expectations for Obama's second term? Share …

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