******** Official President Barack Obama Second Inauguration Thread - PART THREE ********

[ellisonz]

Live Feed: http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN/

Part One: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022229099

Part Two: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022229508

Schedule:

Monday

■ 8:45 a.m. — The Obamas and Bidens attend a church service at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

■ 11:20 — Ceremonial swearing-in of the president and vice president at the Capitol.

■ 11:50 — Obama gives his inaugural address.

Program for the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address:

Musical selections: The Marine Band; PS22 chorus, from Staten Island in N.Y.; and Lee University Festival Choir, Cleveland, Tenn.

Call to order and welcoming remarks: Senator Charles Schumer, Democrat of New York

Invocation: Myrlie Evers-Williams.

Musical selection: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

Oath of office administered to Vice President Biden: Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Musical selection: James Taylor.

Oath of office administered to President Obama: Chief Justice John Roberts.

Inaugural address: President Obama.

Musical selection: Kelly Clarkson.

Poem: Richard Blanco.

Benediction: the Rev. Luis Leon of St. John’s Church, Washington.

The National Anthem: Beyoncé.

Still to Go:

■ 1:05 p.m. — Obama, Biden and their wives attend the inaugural luncheon.

■ 2:40 — Inaugural parade begins, with floats and units representing about 60 groups. Viewing stands and bleachers line Pennsylvania Avenue.

■ 6:00 — The Commander in Chief’s Inaugural Ball, at the Washington Convention Center. The gala honors service members and their families.

■ 6:30 — The second official Inaugural Ball for other guests, at the Washington Convention Center.

From the Boston Globe

[In_The_Wind]

1. Richard Blanco was wonderful.

[ellisonz]

3. I think he might be the most sublime poet I've come across in modern times.

[In_The_Wind]

11. It's the first time I've heard his work.

I am impressed.

[ellisonz]

14. Here's text:

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-inauguration-2013-richard-blanco-poem-20130121,0,5626688.story

No video yet.

[patrice]

53. Thank you very much for this, ellisonz!

[ellisonz]

54. You're welcome!

Video is available now too:

[Hekate]

109. Oh, now I'm in tears

I love the references to his parents, especially

[patrice]

50. Like looking through the profound simplicty of crystal clear water into the depths of truth.

[ellisonz]

2. The Lunch Menu:

First course:

•Steamed Lobster with New England Clam Chowder Sauce
•Sautéed Spinach
•Sweet Potato Hay

Second course:
•Hickory-Grilled Bison with Red Potato Horseradish Cake and Wild Huckleberry Reduction
•Butternut Squash Purée
•Baby Golden Beets and Green Beans
•Strawberry Preserve and Red Cabbage

Third course:
•Hudson Valley Apple Pie with Sour Cream Ice Cream, Aged Cheese and Honey Maple Caramel Sauce
•Artisan Cheeses

[flamingdem]

9. Apple pie but of course!

[freshwest]

18. All-American menu there!

What's that Red Potato Horseradish Cake?

[ellisonz]

21. It's fancy ass mashed potatos.

Good to see you today

[sad-cafe]

47. that sounds so good

I would have loved to be there.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

4. I'm always late to the party

I've caught a few glimpses on the TV though. thanks for the live link

[ellisonz]

13. You're welcome!

CSPAN is one of our greatest institutions!

[Historic NY]

5. The Inaugural luncheon....thanks to Chuck Schumer.

Creedo's to NY State again....Hudson Valley Apple Pie...
Thank you Chuck Schumer.....the Senator that visits every county in the state.

First course:
•Steamed Lobster with New England Clam Chowder Sauce
•Sautéed Spinach
•Sweet Potato Hay
Second course:

•Hickory-Grilled Bison with Red Potato Horseradish Cake and Wild Huckleberry Reduction
•Butternut Squash Purée
•Baby Golden Beets and Green Beans
•Strawberry Preserve and Red Cabbage
Third course:

•Hudson Valley Apple Pie with Sour Cream Ice Cream, Aged Cheese and Honey Maple Caramel Sauce
•Artisan Cheeses Cooperstown

Wines - Thousand Island.

http://bites.today.com/_news/2013/01/19/16588932-not-invited-to-the-inaugural-luncheon-weve-got-the-menu?lite

[BeyondGeography]

6. Have been avoiding Chuck Todd for while

Looks like I missed a massive weight gain.

[erinlough]

12. I noticed that too.

He looked like he had a goiter.

[ellisonz]

7. Speech: !!!!

[NYC Liberal]

8. President Carter being interviewed on CNN

[patrice]

10. We love you, Kathleen Sebelius! nt

[ellisonz]

15. The Obamas and the Bidens have arrived at lunch.

Let's eat

[Lars39]

16. I think Michelle is wearing some serious insulation...

And I don't blame her one bit.

[ellisonz]

22. "If you don't like the food you can't blame it on one party or the other" - Schumer

Rev. Luis Esperanza leading the lunch prayer.

Finally! Grind time!

[ellisonz]

17. Chuck Schumer warming up the lunch crowd

Live in Statuary Hall, US Capitol

[sad-cafe]

52. I love that room

so much history

[lindysalsagal]

19. Is Michelle stuck next to the great orange one at the table?

[Glimmer of Hope]

20. Poor Michelle. Who came up with this seating arrangement?

[ellisonz]

24. She's supposed to stop Joe Biden from twisting his arm off when he won't pass the salt and pepper.

[goclark]

108. Who is the Orange One....Donald Trump?

[lindysalsagal]

23. Crap. Will we introduce the entire PTA? The women do the menu?

More Dear God.

I've gotta get outta here. I'll check in on the party, later.

[bettyellen]

25. say WHAT about women and the menu? what regressive sexist bs,

[WinkyDink]

29. Good to see you aren't chained down.

[ellisonz]

26. Lunch is wrapping up.

Senator Schumer toasts the Vice President and the Vice President will presumably toast the President.

Edit: Biden toasted Schumer, Harry Reid will give the Official Toast to the President.

Who else is excited for the parade? I heard Rachel Maddow say that the Hawaii float has a volcano.

[ellisonz]

27. POTUS Speaking Now:

Thinks he's delaying proceedings - thanks the Biden's, Michelle, the Cabinet, Boehner (hiss now) and Pelosi, Reid and McConnell (hiss now), and recognizes that democracy isn't easy.

It's really too bad he doesn't have his Anger Translator Luther with him throughout these proceedings

[mountain grammy]

28. 12:47 here.. bring on the parade already!

[ellisonz]

30. Here they come down the steps of Congress!

He's going to review the ceremonial guard and then the parade will begin.

May God grant him safe passage and a bountiful four years!

[flamingdem]

31. Tubas!!!!!!

Love them

[Lars39]

32. Parade's started.

[Lars39]

33. Go piccolos!

[ellisonz]

34. Colonial Style band playing Yankee Doodle Dandee!

[Lars39]

35. Wasn't that cool!

[sad-cafe]

56. yes, that was cool

and now he is Walking!!!

[bettyellen]

36. what's with these historical renactors?

[Lars39]

37. I wondered if they were from Colonial Williamsburg.

[bettyellen]

38. must be the military's version of the NYPDs bagpipe group, who are AWESOME

[bettyellen]

39. MSNBC talking about if and how well POTUS dances, LOL.

[ellisonz]

40. Parade Route Map:

[bettyellen]

42. Thanks! Rachel says POTUS is definately getting out to walk a bit. I'm a little nervous for him.

It looks like secret service knows exactly how many nuts are out there these days and are on point.

[ellisonz]

43. You're welcome.

Let's think positive and enjoy the celebration of our democracy !

[bettyellen]

44. you're right. i'm letting all the gunner freaks get inside my head. purging the thoughts now.

[ellisonz]

45. Can't let "them" get you down!

Look at all those happy people watching the parade.

[bettyellen]

49. its wonderful to see so many kids excited, running along with his car and cheering

it seems like he is inspiring a new generation. it's wonderful to see.

[ellisonz]

41. List of Floats:

- The Hawaii float, honoring Mr. Obama’s birthplace. It features a large volcano modeled after Diamond Head, on the island of Oahu, as well as a tribute to the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye, the Hawaii Democrat who died last month.

- The Illinois float, for the birthplace of Michelle Obama, the first lady. The float includes American flags, the state flag and a panorama of its Capitol.

- The Pennsylvania float, commemorating the birthplace of Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. It includes a replica of the Liberty Bell and the Pennsylvania state seal.

- The Delaware float, for Mr. Biden’s home state, which includes a replica of the bell tower at the state Capitol.

- The Martin Luther King Jr. float, which features an image of Dr. King and a representation of his quote “out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.”

- The civil rights movement float, which represents movements to advance the rights of immigrants, women, gay people and union workers. It includes one of Mr. Obama’s favorite quotes, from Dr. King: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.’’

- The Tuskegee Airmen float, a tribute to the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces. The float features a model North American P-51 Mustang.

- The “Our People. Our Future” float, which will reflect Mr. Obama’s inaugural theme.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/14/a-parade-of-floats-for-obamas-inaugural/

[sad-cafe]

46. I love all the pageantry

and the history being made.

[Lars39]

48. The crowds are great!

[ellisonz]

51. List of Participants in the 57th Inaugural Parade:

http://www.2013pic.org/about/parade

[Lars39]

55. They're getting out to walk!!!

[blaze]

58. Gaahhhh!!!!!

Bless his security!!!

[bettyellen]

57. he's walking and the crowd goes apeshit.

[Satch59]

62. I always get so nervous when they do this...

I'll assume every building was prepared at this location? I'm uneasy watching...

[bettyellen]

64. oh yeah, the security is absolutely tight. and we can't see 90% of it. still makes me nervous too.

[Lars39]

67. Just heard there was security gates to get thru to even line up beside streets.

[Lars39]

80. And tickets!

[ellisonz]

59. Love that they're holding hands!

True

[blaze]

61. Love that they're so touchy feely!

And the Bidens are as well!

[patrice]

60. One of the best First Lady outfits ever.

[Lars39]

63. She dressed warm...love her boots.

[bettyellen]

66. the dress is cute too. navy narrow stripes.

[patrice]

70. Love those really heavy leggings (?) or are the tall boots with a mid-heel?

I don't usually like belts like that, but that one looks fine, makes it kind of a dress-coat.

[patrice]

73. oh, and the purple gloves! NICE! accent. nt

[Lars39]

74. I'll confess to loving fashion,

But this one is not the most flattering, imo, because of the neckline...looked a little star trekky, but she is warm and her accessories are gorgeous.

[patrice]

79. Oh, ask anyone, I'm a very serious DU -er, but I too enjoy indulging my love of style. Mom taught

all of her girls how to sew, so I love good fabrics, cut, styling, and workwo/manship and how all of that goes together into the right garment for the right person, which is what we are looking at right now.

I like the neckline too, it's unusual and she carries it well. Her hair today balances the proportions of the design in the dress.

[Lars39]

81. She does carry it well....she really is dazzling in anything. :)

[Lars39]

83. Just saw her boots...they look to be mid calf with tights or leggings?

Gorgeous
On edit: knee boots, but slouching at mid calf. I think.

[patrice]

86. not leggings, but stretchy-stuff boots. nt

[flamingdem]

68. I love her coat! Purple gloves too

[nc4bo]

65. I love this part where POTUS and FLOTUS walk.

It still scares the literal crap out of me.

Walk on Mr. President!!!

[blaze]

69. Whew!

While I love to watch them walk as well....

I just enjoyed a sigh of relief.

[nc4bo]

72. Same here! nm

[In_The_Wind]

117. I totally agree.

[ellisonz]

71. And back in the car

They're past about half way along the route now I think

I'd guess they'll take one more jaunt

[flamingdem]

75. Potus walks his talk!

No fear is a great message right now, let's get past the 9/11 and teabag crazy!

[patrice]

76. Crowd LOVING them in the car too!

[ellisonz]

77. Just made the turn on to 15th street

C'mon Mr. President, one more time!

[blaze]

78. Oooooh!!! Thanks for the map! nt

[ellisonz]

82. And they're back out and walking in front of the review stands!

USA! USA! USA!

[ellisonz]

84. They're at the reviewing stand.

The President and Vice President will watch the rest of the parade with their families.

[ellisonz]

85. And back in the car to the reviewing stand

The Bidens are still walking

Poor Wolf Blitzer is being ignored

[blaze]

87. LOL... Joe is really working the crowd!!

He looks like he's having a ball!

[ellisonz]

88. He just gave that 10-year-old boy in the yellow jacket a big hug!

GO JOE GO! GO JOE GO! GO JOE GO!

[Mr. Sparkle]

89. I'm Lovin Joe Biden running around like a kid.

He puts me to shame. Go Joe !!!!

[ellisonz]

90. Here comes the parade:

http://www.2013pic.org/about/parade

- The Hawaii float, honoring Mr. Obama’s birthplace. It features a large volcano modeled after Diamond Head, on the island of Oahu, as well as a tribute to the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye, the Hawaii Democrat who died last month.

- The Illinois float, for the birthplace of Michelle Obama, the first lady. The float includes American flags, the state flag and a panorama of its Capitol.

- The Pennsylvania float, commemorating the birthplace of Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. It includes a replica of the Liberty Bell and the Pennsylvania state seal.

- The Delaware float, for Mr. Biden’s home state, which includes a replica of the bell tower at the state Capitol.

- The Martin Luther King Jr. float, which features an image of Dr. King and a representation of his quote “out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.”

- The civil rights movement float, which represents movements to advance the rights of immigrants, women, gay people and union workers. It includes one of Mr. Obama’s favorite quotes, from Dr. King: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.’’

- The Tuskegee Airmen float, a tribute to the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces. The float features a model North American P-51 Mustang.

- The “Our People. Our Future” float, which will reflect Mr. Obama’s inaugural theme.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/14/a-parade-of-floats-for-obamas-inaugural/

[ellisonz]

91. I have to say - I was expecting more from the Hawaii float

Like an eruption!

[ellisonz]

92. Poor Kamehameha marching band got stuck behind the techno music

Yay Hawaii!

Also, in case anyone had doubts, Obama gave the shaka earlier to Kondrad Ng.

[ellisonz]

93. The sun is almost down

The Delaware Chinese American Community Center Folk Dance Troupe is beyond awesome!!!

[ellisonz]

94. The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment is cool!

[patrice]

95. All of these ethnic groups are gorgeous! Love all of the colors & the pretty women & handsome men!!

[ellisonz]

96. It's truly an American Pageant.

It must be an amazing experience to perform in this parade.

[patrice]

105. It's stunning to watch, all of the energy and beauty in so many varieties, so much excellence!!

[ellisonz]

97. Michelle and the girls have left the viewing stand.

The President is talking and taking pictures with the Tuskegee veterans and other military personnel.

[rainbow4321]

99. Reminds me of when my daughter's guy friends call her wanting to go out

and try to give her 10 minute notice...her response: "ok, they are guys, THEY just have to throw on a pair of jeans and a t shirt...*I* have to do makeup, pick out the right outfit, then pick yet another outfit and change into it"
Either that or if she is talking to indecisive friends: "Ok, guys, decide NOW **before** I wipe of the makeup cuz after THAT, I'm a no go"!

[ellisonz]

100. lol true

It's a long day for them - probably up at around 6 a.m. and I would imagine they won't go to bed until late - at least 16 hours.

Glad there's only 2 official balls tonight and not like 12.

[ellisonz]

98. Here comes the Lesbian and Gay Ban Association of St. Louis, Missouri

[DevonRex]

101. I had no idea

there was a Lesbian and Gay Band Association. That's cool. I'm not really surprised they're from St. Louis. I know a lot of people there. I went to a really cool Catholic church there that is LGBT friendly. Not just friendly, but half the congregation. The other half was great, too.

[ellisonz]

102. Neither did I - and it's a first for the parade.

Good to see you today

[ellisonz]

103. The Canine Companions for Independence float rocks - a giant yellow lab!

[okwmember]

104. F*** Off Ari!

There is no way today's speech was "divisive" or meant only for the "51% who voted for him."

How idiotic that 4 years later he's still shilling for asshole Bush. I suppose its all he's got.

Now back to more enjoyable things like watching the President enjoy his parade.

[patrice]

106. "This land is your land. This land is my land, from California, to the New York island..." Yaayyy!!!

[RebelOne]

107. I bet President Obama will be happy when the parade is over.

He has had a grueling day and now he has to face 2 Inaugural balls.

[ellisonz]

110. The parade is over and the President has left the reviewing stand.

On to the inaugural balls!

[Hekate]

111. Thanks so much, ellisonz, for hosting these threads

It's so much fun to share with friends.

[ellisonz]

112. You are most welcome!

I went for a swim in the pool and a soak in the hot tub. Did I miss anything good with the inaugural balls?

[Hekate]

113. I think I'm skipping the Balls

I went to CSPAN and watched the Inaugural over again, though, because I hurried through it this morning while getting ready to go to the doctor about my inflamed shoulder (not a new problem, no worries). This time I was able to really pay attention and enjoy.

[ellisonz]

114. Just caught the Obama's dancing

They both look exhausted!

Take care!

[Hekate]

115. I'd be staggering to the coffee urn if I were they

Heck with champagne -- bring on the espresso!

[ellisonz]

116. The floor of the Presidential limousine is probably covered in empty 5-Hour-Energy bottles.