The most popular programs for the Inauguration Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=3082 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 02:49:41 GMT President Obama addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the public inauguration ceremony for his second term on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. In his remarks he stressed national unity and called on lawmakers cooperate with one another to confront issues such as climate change, job creation, civil rights, and budget issues, saying "We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate." The ceremony also included the musical performances, a poetry reading, the oaths of office for president and vice president. Because the official inaugural day of January 20 was on a Sunday, the president was officially sworn into office in a private ceremony at the White House the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-2 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Michelle Obama and Vice President and Jill Biden attended the National Prayer where ministers representing various religious traditions offered prayers for the country and the president. The service also included devotional music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama watched units from the military, schools, and public service organizations as they marched in the inaugural parade to honor his second inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-5 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Highlights were shown of the 1961 inauguration of President John F. Kennedy courtesy of the Senate Recording Studio. The event took place on the steps of the U.S. Capitol before a large crowd. Two of President Kennedy's best-known phrases come from his inaugural address: "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship..." and "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Highlights included the arrival of the Kennedys at the Capitol, the Marine Band playing "America the Beautiful," an invocation by Cardinal Cushing, Marion Anderson singing the National Anthem, a prayer by Archbishop Iakovos, the swearing-in of Vice President Johnson administered by the speaker of the House of Representatives, prayer by the Reverend John Barclay, the swearing-in of President Kennedy by the chief justice, the inaugural address, a benediction by Rabbi Nelson Glueck, the inaugural luncheon, and parade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5796-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. In his remarks he focused on themes of personal responsibility, reducing poverty, and compassion. The program featured an invocation by Franklin Graham and music to mark the occasion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden was officially sworn-in on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at his residence on the grounds of the Naval Observatory by Justice Sonya Sotomayor. Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because Courts and other public institutions are not open. Public ceremonies were scheduled the next day at the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his first inaugural address after being sworn in by Chief Justice Charles Hughes on March 4, 1933. It was the last inaugural ceremony held in March. Brief footage of his arrival was also shown. When he was inaugurated the country was in the middle of the Great Depression. Several million American's heard Roosevelt's address, which was broadcast nationwide via radio. He had defeated the incumbent Herbert Hoover, and in his speech he began laying the groundwork for his New Deal policies and economic programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5792-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President George W. Bush was sworn in to a second term of office at the West Front of the Capitol. After an invocation, House Speaker Dennis Hastert administered the oath to Vice President Cheney and at noon, Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the oath of office to the president. The president then addressed the nation and spoke about America's place in the world, promoting freedom and democracy, and creating an ownership society at home. Footage begins with the president's motorcade heading to the Capitol and arrivals of dignitaries prior to the start of the official ceremony and lasts through the benediction and departure of the guests. Wintley Phipps, Guy Hovis, Susan Graham, and Denyce Graves performed during the ceremony. U.S.A.F. Technical Sergeant Bradley Bennett sang the National Anthem. Programs 185043 parts 1-4 are included in compilation IN05. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama and Vice President and Mrs. Biden attended the National Prayer Service in the National Cathedral. Spiritual leaders representing various religious traditions offered prayers for the country and the new president. The service also included devotional music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283503-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Vice President Biden attended a luncheon in the U.S. Capitol following their swearing-in ceremony. As the official party departed the luncheon, they stopped briefly at a statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310527-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following the public inauguration ceremony and congressional luncheon, President Obama reviewed the troops from the East Front of the U.S. Capitol before the official motorcade returned to the White House. During the motorcade President and Mrs. Obama, as well as Vice President and Mrs. Biden, left the vehicle to walk and greet the crowd along Pennsylvania Avenue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-4 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dignitaries, officials and invited guests arrived and took their places on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol prior to the inauguration of Barack Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283479-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283479-101 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Michelle Obama danced at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center as Jennifer Hudson sang. It was their second inaugural ball appearance that night. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-3 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Obama family traveled slowly in a limousine down Pennsylvania Avenue to the cheers of a large crowd lining the street while the parade followed them. The Obamas also got out of the limousine to walk the final few blocks to the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283482-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283482-101 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama was officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday, January 20, 2013, in a private ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House. Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because courts and other public institutions are not open. The public ceremony was scheduled for the following day at the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-3 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cameras at various locations around Washington, D.C. showed the inaugural activities and crowds gathered for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Video coverage of the events was shown without audio commentary or visual descriptions of the events of the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283497-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN showed a highlight of the first inauguration of Richard Nixon courtesy of the Senate Recording Studio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5798-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prior to the official ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, scenes from inaugural day events were shown. Coverage included footage from the Capitol, White House, St. John's Episcopal Church, the National Mall, and official motorcades traveling around Washington, D.C. Arrivals of participants, dignitaries, and guests at the Capitol were also shown. Telephone lines were open for comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President-elect and Mrs. Obama were joined by President and Mrs. Bush as they traveled by motorcade to the U.S. Capitol for the inaugural ceremony. The motorcade traveling through the streets of Washington were shown from several different camera angles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283496-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama appeared at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center. He spoke to the guests, including active duty and reserve service members, Medal of Honor recipients, and wounded warriors. Major General Robert Abrams, commanding general of the Third Infantry Division, and five other warriors spoke by video link from Kandahar, Afghanistan. Then President and Mrs. Obama danced as Jennifer Hudson sang. They also danced with service members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Live scenes were shown of President and Mrs. Obama dancing at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center as Jennifer Hudson sang. The Inaugural Ball was held on two floors. Audio difficulties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-5 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect and Mrs. Obama departed a church service at St. John's Episcopal Church to attend a coffee at the White House hosted by President and Mrs. Bush. The Obamas were greeted at the North Portico of the White House as they arrived for this traditional event on the morning of the inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283478-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT No bands or marchers were shown as cameras focused on President and Mrs. Obama as the watched the parade celebrating his inauguration as the 44th president of the United States. The Obamas watched the parade for a specially built reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House. Coverage which included the parade bands and marching units can be found on program 283482-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283482-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283482-103 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama, with Vice-President and Dr. Biden, reviewed troops on the plaza at the East Front of the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283481-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Vice President Biden participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-2 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN showed highlights of President Eisenhower's first inaugural courtesy of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5795-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama attended a congressional inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall. After officials and invited guests had gathered welcoming remarks and an invocation were given before cameras were switched off during the luncheon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283480-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made brief remarks at the Commander-in-Chief inaugural Ball. Following his remarks some service members spoke via video link and he joined Mrs. Obama in a dance before leaving for other inaugural balls. Some footage included in program ID 283485. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283488-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283488-2 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of the inaugural committees, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the military reviewed the schedule of planned events for President Obama's second inauguration and briefed the press on the latest developments. Brent Colburn said the inaugural ceremonies should flow smoothly, lessons having been learned from President Obama's 2009 inauguration. Other topics included costs related to the ceremony and training for law enforcement officers and others. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310420-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310420-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military units, floats, bands and representatives of civic organizations marched past the official reviewing stand in Lafayette Park for the second inaugural parade in honor of President Bush. Programs 185043 parts 1-4 are included in compilation IN05. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-3 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Johnson addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the presidential inauguration ceremony. The president was sworn-in by Chief Justice Earl Warren. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of Vice President Humphrey by Speaker of the House McCormack. Music included the U.S. Marine Corp Band. Leontyne Price sang "America the Beautiful" and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang "This Is My Country." Highlights of the inaugural parade were shown. The film [Inauguration of the President and the Vice President of the United States of America] was produced by the U.S. Naval Photographic Center and the Senate Recording Studio for the 1965 Joint Inaugural Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5797-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama spoke at the Obama Home States Inaugural Ball held for guests from Hawaii and Illinois at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Some footage included in program ID 283485. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283487-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama held a rally at the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia before boarding a train headed toward Washington, D.C., in the first stage of his inaugural rail journey. In his remarks he spoke about the American Revolution and called on Americans "to take up the work" the founders had begun in Philadelphia. He also invoked the presidency of Abraham Lincoln in his call to perfect the Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283430-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Toasts were made at a congressional inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were presented official inauguration photographs, crystal bowls and other memorabilia at the ceremony. Following the luncheon toasts and ceremony, guests mingled until the president left to review the troops prior to his trip to the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283480-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283480-2 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bands, floats, military companies, and others in the Inaugural Parade passed in review as President Bush and guests watched from the reviewing stand in front of the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-2 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Footage was shown of a rehearsal for the presidential inaugural parade on Pennsylvania Avenue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310352-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310352-2 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Events prior to the inaugural ceremony were shown. The program includes live shots of President-elect Bush leaving St. John's Church, dignitaries leaving the White House, limousines traveling to the U.S. Capitol, dignitaries arriving in West Front inaugural seating area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-3 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush delivered his second inaugural speech from the West Front of the Capitol. In his remarks he talked about America's role in the world, promoting freedom and democracy, and building an ownership society at home. This program is a shorter portion of 185043-2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185043-6 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the military stood in for the principals during a rehearsal at the East Front of the Capitol of the review of troops for the 57th presidential inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310352-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Activities included a congressional luncheon in Statuary Hall with President Bush's remarks, presidential review of troops and drive down the parade route to the White House. President and Mrs. Bush walked the last block to the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162027-6 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians Brian Balogh, Ed Ayers, and Peter Onuf recorded their weekly radio program, [BackStory with the American History Guys], sin the Flag Hall of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. They talked about the traditions of presidential inaugurations, as well as the social and political forces at work around them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310296-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310296-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama spoke at the Youth Inaugural Ball and danced with Mrs. Obama before moving on to other inaugural balls in Washington, D.C. Some footage included in program ID 283485. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283490-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT On Martin Luther King Day, as part of a "National Day of Service," President-Elect Obama and Michelle Obama had lunch with community service volunteers who were writing letters to U.S. troops and doing other volunteer work. He urged Americans to take part in community service work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283455-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Obama and Mrs. Obama attended a service at St. John's Church before the inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283477-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT St. John's Church on Lafayette Square near the White House was built in 1816 and designed by U.S. Capitol architect Benjamin Latrobe. St. John's is known as the "Church of the Presidents," because every president since James Madison has attended at least one service there. Historian and church member Richard Grimmett gave a tour of the national historic landmark. He talked about the history and traditions of the church, including the pews where U.S. presidents have sat and the prayer book signed by many presidents. Historical photographs and film clips were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298414-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following the public inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, telephone lines were open for comments on the event. Footage of several other related events was also shown including a proclamation signing ceremony in the Capitol, and portions of an official inaugural luncheon with members of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-3 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT As his first official act, President Obama signed cabinet secretary nomination certificates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283479-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283479-103 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President-Elect Barack Obama spoke at a pre-inaugural celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. He spoke about the significance or the monuments on the national mall, the nation at a crossroads in history, and his hope for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283443-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Mansbridge hosted an Inauguration Day special from the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283471-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments about inauguration day activities and preparations. Studio and remote guests also commented on the significance of the inaugural ceremonies, traditions associated with inaugural events, and the day's activities. Additionally, people gathering outside for the day's events were interviewed on the streets. Scenes of President-Elect and Mrs. Obama departing for a service at St. John's church and other preparatory events were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283475-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT