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Transition – Forming the Next Government

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An American Moment

The presidential inauguration is the official day that the President of the United States is sworn into office. The purpose of this inauguration is to honor the incoming president with formal ceremonies, including: a Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, an Inaugural Address, and an Inaugural Parade.

The inauguration will take place on January 20, 2009 in Washington D.C. on the steps of the United States Capitol. President-elect Barack Obama will take the oath of office, which states the following:

“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of the President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

Vice President-elect Joe Biden will have already taken a similar oath.

Links:

Presidential Inauguration Committee
Official Inauguration Web site

Change.gov
Official Obama-Biden transition Web site

Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Includes historical information

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee
Coordinates military ceremonial support to inaugural activities

Inauguration Central
Produced by the Washington Post

D.C. Presidential Inaugural Committee
Includes information on the day’s events

Transition – Forming the Next Government
Produced by America.gov