Oath of Office: Take 2

After stumbling on the words of the oath of office Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath for a second time to President Obama Wednesday night.

So, in case he didn't officially become the president yesterday, let it be known in the history books that Obama was the president—no questions asked—at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 21, 2009. 

Sneaking a peek of the action

Unfortunately for me, class starts today, so I'm sneaking peeks of the Inauguration between classes. It's so exciting!

Among the cheers of "O-ba-ma, O-ba-ma" and TV glimpses of the new first daughters taking pictures, other political figure heads are there, including former presidents and former first ladies.

I'm following the NYTimes coverage.

Spotted: President Bush making his way down the hallway... I wonder if the crowd will cheer or boo... Oh, VP Dick Cheney in a wheelchair spotted too. I think they're about to make their entrance.

I think there were boos, however, the music picked up and I couldn't fully make out the sound.

Spotted: VP-elect Joe Biden—looking great in a bright blue tie.

Spotted 10:38: President-elect Barack Obama—looking dignified in a red tie! Flags waving, the millions in Washington are excited! Again, shouts of "O-ba-ma, O-ba-ma"

And the crowd goes wild as Obama is announced! Michelle is looking amazing too.

Inauguration history

Click here to read the NYTimes interactive feature "Inaugural Words: 1789 to the Present", which outlines the most used words of inaugural addresses. 

Countdown to Inauguration Day!

The GW Hatchet, George Washington University's student newspaper, is one of my favorites week to week, but they have spectacular Inauguration Day coverage. Check it out here.