Inauguration Day: Obama Dancing

In addition to the serious events of the day there was the dancing! And did they dance.

As the country danced in their hearts (if not at the many balls around the Capitol), President and First Lady Obama looked regal as they danced to cap off their first day as the First Couple.

To read more details about the balls, see this news article by Richard Huff, Daily News TV Editor

Learn more about Michelle Obama's ball gown, designed by Jason Wu, in this article by Cathy Horn for the NY Times

And to see lots of great photos and a timeline of the evening's events, check out this Google post

Inauguration Day: Historic Events

Like so many Americans, I was glued to my television as I watched history in the making. It isn't often that we KNOW history is being made when it happens. This reminds me of watching the landing on the moon when I was a child. Will the children of today remember this day in say 20, 30 or 40 years? While it seems like a watershed moment to my generation, perhaps it will be "what was the big deal?" to them...and maybe that would be a good thing!

The inauguration speech was solemn, thoughtful and powerful. You can read the full text here

There was streaming video, citizens watching the events on their iphones and so many cell phones in use taking pictures that the systems became overloaded. The official inaugural website gives more details about the luncheon (from Lincoln's era) and all the events that surrounded the changing of power.

Obama Inauguration Today

The inauguration of our 44th president takes place at the Lincoln Memorial. Anyone serious about being there for the event is already there even though the ceremony begins at noon.

Many schools are suspending normal activities--including exams--to allow students to witness the historic event on television.

Some critics believe the kids should be studying...I believe they will be studying and living history. This will have a greater impact on their lives, no matter their political persuasion, than going over the math tables another time.

The biggest controversy so far about the inauguration is the cost.

In keeping with Obama's embrace of technology, there will be streaming video of the inauguration.

Obama Inauguration shines on Linux too with Moonlight

By Ryan Paul | Published: January 20, 2009 - 08:09AM CT

We learned on Monday that incoming president Barack Obama's Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) selected Microsoft's Silverlight framework for the official Internet video stream of the inauguration ceremony. This choice has generated some controversy among Linux enthusiasts, because it requires Silverlight 2.0, which is not yet supported on the open source operating system.

Inaugural Celebration

There is celebrating all over the country as the inauguration of Barack Obama approaches.

I find it especially fitting that the inauguration occurs just two days after Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Today there was a celebration at the Lincoln Memorial including the "We Are One" concert which featured performers Sheryl Crow, Beyonce, John Legend, James Taylor, U2, Stevie Wonder belted out "Higher Ground" with Shakira and Usher.

To read more about the concert and inaugural celebration read this CNN post.