Inauguration
“Positive Energy Is 2013!” An Inauguration Weekend Diary
Relive the glamorous, glorious, Beyoncé-ous pageantry of the week’s big event.
The 27 Best Local Newspaper Front Pages About The Inauguration
"Act in our time."
The World Reacts To Obama's Inauguration
Obama pro sňatky homosexuálů! The foreign headlines focus on war, immigration, and gay rights.
What A Difference Four Years Makes
The smartphone presidency.
John Boehner Was Grumpy At The Inauguration
And there was no consoling him.
The Internet Reacts To The Inauguration
This is supposed to be a respectful and solemn day for the country, so can we please try and take this seriously for just two seconds?!
Rep. Peter King Had No Idea Who The Guy Beside Beyonce Was
"Anybody who looked important I took a picture of at the inauguration..."
Small Countries Have Their Moment To Shine At The Ambassadors Ball
The forgotten parts of D.C.'s international community partied just a couple blocks away from the main Inaugural Ball. The tiniest countries unite.
The Inaugural Ball Was Just Like Prom
Ball gowns and cheesy photo ops.
The Worst Possible People At Obama's Inauguration
Unforgivable.
23 Reasons Sasha And Malia Stole The Inauguration
They're basically America's awesome kid sisters, and the inauguration was their day to shine.
44 Memorable Photos From Obama's Second Inauguration
Our 44th president got sworn in again. It was a big day.
VIDEO: Barack And Michelle Obama Dance At Commander In Chief's Inaugural Ball
The President and First Lady dance to Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” performed by Jennifer Hudson at the ball for the nation's servicemembers.
Obama Serves Cheez-Its At Inaugural Ball
Drink lines go dozens deep.
The Single Best Piece Of Obama Swag In Existence
Behold, 1%. End of discussion.
Republicans Struggle To Say Nice Things About Obama's Speech
"The White House continues to be very confrontational," complains Barrasso. Portman checks his watch.
Al Roker Freaks Out After Meeting Joe Biden
Insert your favorite 'mind blown' GIF right here.
Obama Prepares To Govern From The Left
Gay rights, climate, and gun control! "A much more muscular form of liberalism," says Begala.
27 Photos Of People Who Slept Through The Inauguration
A few early risers took a little disco nap out on the National Mall.
Beyoncé Didn't Rehearse With The Marine Band Until The Night Before The Inauguration
"She's getting ready for the Super Bowl," the director explained.
Joe Biden Toasts Chuck Schumer Like Only Joe Biden Can
"To a man who never, never, never operates out of fear, who only operates out of confidence — I’m toasting Chuck.”
Inauguration: Swag Or Drag?
Was the crowd at Obama's inauguration fab or drab?
The Loudest Protester At The Inauguration Was In A Tree
"Democrats are baby-killers!"
Justice Alito Is Not Impressed
Someone appears to have had *too* much fun last night.
Richard Blanco’s Inaugural Poem
"One Today."
A Look Back At The First Presidential Inauguration Photo
Over 150 years ago, inauguration history was made when John Wood captured this image. James Buchanan was sworn into office during a tumultuous time for the Capitol Building.
Obama Looks Over The Capitol One Last Time: "I'm Not Going To See This Again"
"I want to look out one more time. I'm not going to see this again," the President said.
The Tuskegee Airmen Define Patriotism
Members of the first black unit of airmen to fight in WWII, veterans of the Tuskegee Airmen showed why they're still badasses at the inauguration.
3 Words Of Advice For Obama From Regular Americans
We asked members of the crowd at the Inauguration to give three words of advice for Obama for the next four years.
Obama Becomes A "Great" President
And Republicans start looking for ways to embrace him. Liberals should be prepared to lose him.
The Best Photobombs Of The Inauguration
Photobombing nirvana reached.
The First Daughters: Then And Now
Sasha and Malia Obama have grown up since their father's first inauguration.
Check Out Malia's Adorable Dance Moves
When Michelle came out, Malia did a little shoulder pop-and-lock dance move. Is it the dougie? Arms-free cabbage patch?
Obama Sworn In To Second Term
Again. "Today we continue a never-ending journey, to bridge the meaning of those words with the realities of our time," Obama said.
Inaugural Speaker Mistakenly Calls Obama The 45th President
Delivering the invocation, civil rights leader Myrlie Evers-Williams flubs Obama's position — he's the 44th president, and the 43rd man to hold the post. (Grover Cleveland counts twice because he was president, lost re-election, and then won another term.) She also referred to the white Capitol dome as "golden."
24 Delightful Inauguration Firsts
Think you know inauguration? Guess which President was the first to invite his mom.
Beyonce And Jay-Z Arrive On Capitol Hill
Beyonce will be singing the National Anthem.
Fox News Reminds You That Today Is The Most Depressing Day Of The Year
It's gonna be OK, guys.
Obama Tweets From Church
Or maybe something else is going on...?
Imagine What A Romney Inauguration Would Have Been Like
Just imagine.
Inauguration Spectator To CNN: "My Daddy Got Me A Private Plane To Come"
Soledad O'Brien: "Well, I need to talk to your daddy when I need a private plane sometimes."
Barack Obama Loves Michelle's Bangs
The president weighs in on the most significant development of Inauguration weekend at a dinner for inaugural committee donors late Sunday.
The Obama Family At The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
President Obama will be inaugurated on the national holiday in honor of the slain civil rights leader and he plans to use a bible owned by Dr. King for his ceremonial oath of office. (via The White House)
T-Pain And Will.I.Am Were At The Youth Inaugural Ball
Young Americans at the ball said artists like T-Pain and will.i.am didn't represent their generation. "When I think about our generation, I think about Taylor Swift," one teen said.
Don't Ask Your Drunk Friend To Take A Photo Of You And Joe Biden
You get, like, one chance to take a picture with Biden...
Barack Obama Takes Oath Of Office For Second Term
Four more years.
The Lost Style Of The Fancy Presidential Top Hat
Where have our proud traditions gone? Every president who was inaugurated up to LBJ wore a top hat.
The BuzzFeed Inaugural Guide To Hometown Washington
If you're coming to DC for the inauguration, forget what you think you know about the nation's Capitol.
19 People Attending Obama's Inauguration Just To See Beyonce
People aren't quite as excited as they were in 2008. Luckily, Bey is singing the national anthem.
Meet The Guy Who Pretended To Be Obama At The Inauguration Dress Rehearsal
The guy who was playing Biden would have been a little more convincing if he didn't have a mustache.
