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 WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY:
The presidential inauguration isthe official day that the Presidentof the United States is sworn intooffice. The purpose of thisinauguration is to honor theincoming president with formalceremonies, including: a Presidential Swearing-inCeremony, an Inaugural Address,and an Inaugural Parade.President-elect Barack Obama willtake the oath of office, whichstates the following: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully executethe office of the President of theUnited States, and will to the bestof my ability, preserve, protect,and defend the Constitution of theUnited States.
 WHY DO WE CARE?
The peaceful transition of powerthrough a democratic process isan exceptional event to witnessand an honor and privilege theUnited States fought hard toachieve and continues to takepride in maintaining. The cause of political freedom has been a causeof many people and nations in
 
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President-elect Obama at Sunday’sInauguration ConcertVice President-elect Joseph BidenThe Capitol Building - where theinauguration Ceremonies take place
THE INAUGURATION
JANUARY 20, 2009
INAUGURAL PROGRAM
Musical Selections:
The United States Marine Band, followed by The SanFrancisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus
Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks:
Senator Diane Feinstein
Invocation:
Dr. Rick Warren
Musical Selection:
Aretha Franklin
Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.
 will be
sworn into office byAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable John Paul Stevens
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