Democratic Mayor Bill De Blasio Takes Office in New York City

New York has an historic new mayor sworn in by President Bill Clinton.

Bill de Blasio formally becomes the 109th mayor of NYC http://t.co/eWjUtwnVLv

— Huffington Post (@HuffingtonPost) January 1, 2014

Bill De Blasio Sworn In As New York Mayor, Promises To Take 'Dead Aim' At Inequality http://t.co/LGc2IU8Uki via @HuffPostNY #uniteblue

— Doc Hamrick (@mch7576) January 2, 2014

Mt @NewsBreaker: Former Pres. Bill Clinton swears in Bill de Blasio as NYC mayor pic.twitter.com/vtnhqf50Av” Out w the OLD; in w the NEW

— Rainie Cole (@rainiecole) January 1, 2014

First Family of NYC after swearing in. Bill Clinton called them the real modern family #InaugNYC @NYDNBenChapman pic.twitter.com/3IYaw5XMTi

— zakiyah ansari (@zansari8) January 1, 2014

Democrat Mayor Bill De Blasio challenges New York's millionaires to help the NYC's grindingly poor #p2 #tpot http://t.co/mp1OsgdZKf

— The Baxter Bean (@TheBaxterBean) January 5, 2014

Obama Begins his Second Term in Office

Obama and Biden Sworn In

The official day for swearing in the President fell on the Sunday before the public swearing-in on Monday, so both President Obama and VP Joe Biden took their oaths more privately today as their terms came to an end. Biden was sworn in by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina judge to do so. Obama had Chief Justice John Roberts, and unlike last time, Roberts didn't garble the Oath of Office. Justice Roberts will have to stay cool about it tomorrow, too, so "one more time."

Through the magic of video, we could still be there. Enjoy. :)

Inauguration Fever

President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will both be sworn in during official but private ceremonies today, Sunday January 20, 2013. Tomorrow, Monday January 21 will be the public Inauguration with parades, speeches, music, poetry, and gala events such as parties into the night.

We also have the Monday holiday to honor Reverend Martin Luther King, which makes it nice for everyone because the whole family can watch the Inauguration at home together. At least that's what we'll be doing at my house.

Counting Down to the Inauguration

Here are some tidbits gleaned from the interwebs about President Obama's Second Inauguration on January 20th and 21st. I can't wait to watch all the pomp and circumstance! Rarely do we have an election that is so historical and full of meaning.

Schedule of Events

Press Releases

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Long List of Inaugural Parade Participants

Official Inaugural Store

Rehearsals:





If you are attending, please note:

If you plan on attending any of the public events, please be prepared to be outside for a long period of time and dress warmly. A limited amount of food and beverage vendors may be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring snacks and beverages in order to stay healthy and hydrated.
The following items are prohibited and will not be allowed through any security checkpoints: aerosols, animals (guide dogs will be allowed), backpacks, bags larger than 6” x 4” x 8”, balloons, bicycles, coolers, glass or thermal containers, horns, laser pointers, mace/pepper spray, packages, structures, sign supports, weapons, and any additional items deemed a safety hazard by security.
During the inauguration, much of the National Mall and surrounding areas will be closed to vehicle traffic. You can get the latest on D.C. public transportation by visiting the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s website at www.wmata.com or by following @wmata on Twitter.