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.