The Chicago Tribune reports that curators at the Smithsonian Institution have asked Aretha Franklin for the hat she wore to sing at Barack Obama's inauguration. The Queen of Soul is flattered, but she's in no hurry to give up the...
Over on the Metro blog, Jessica Meyers has an interesting follow-up on someone who traveled to Barack Obama's inauguration....
Aretha Franklin's rendition of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at Barack Obama's inauguration was impressive. But, c'mon -- what really stood out was the Queen's hat. Here, from BuzzFeed, are other suggested uses for the distinctive lid. (Note: Trail...
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs doubts that President Obama will take the oath of office again, to rectify any lingering concerns over the legality of the mangled version he spoke yesterday. It was clearly Chief Justice John Roberts'...
At the time of the last presidential inauguration, YouTube did not exist. It was launched in February 2005....
From Staff Writer Dan X. McGraw: Three things in life are certain: Death, taxes, and people trying to make a buck on eBay. The day after Barack Obama's inauguration, the auction site was flooded with items from the historic event....
President Obama has had a big day. A long day. And long days lead to flubs. "We face some daunting challenges," he told a hooting, hollering ballroom full of Biden-state supporters just after the local 11 o'clock news started. "Looking...
Sometimes inaugural balls resemble glorified proms for people long graduated from high school. The first-ever youth ball had a bit more flavor. MTV broadcast the bash, which Kid Rock opened with "Sweet Home Alabama." Kanye West revved up the 7,000-person...
It is hard to describe the extent to which the ball honoring President Obama differs from the one in the same venue four years ago for President Bush. The Texans filling the cavernous downtown DC convention center were every bit...
Barack Obama became the first president to be sworn in by a chief justice he voted against during his inauguration today. Obama and Vice President Joe Biden both opposed the appointment of Chief Justice John Roberts back in 2005, voting...
Staff Writer Jessica Meyers reports: The Libertine Bar on Lower Greenville Avenue opened five hours early today so patrons could watch the inauguration live, while enjoying special libations, including the Obama Slammer, the McCain Parting Shot and the Sarah Palin...
Over on our Religion blog, Staff Writer Jeffrey Weiss has posted links to the inaugural prayers delivered by the Rev. Rick Warren and the Rev. Joseph Lowery, as well as a summary of the religious references in Barack Obama's inaugural...
Figure they were nervous. And cold. Still, it's a short oath. The new president and the chief justice got through it only after a few awkward starts and stops. Here are the details from The New York Times. And here's...
Barack Obama confirms that Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., collapsed at the inaugural luncheon. A low-keyed Obama is continuing with his prepared comments, after expressing concern for Kennedy's health. No further details....
SMU journalism student Lizzie Brubaker snapped the above photo of protesters getting kicked off private property while attempting to protest the inauguration of Barack Obama....
DMN correspondent Jim Landers is spending the next month with U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. He watched President Obama's inaugural address at the Tillman USO Center at Bagram Air Field. He just filed a post on our With the Troops blog....
Here's the opening of a story in The Economist assessing the end of the Bush years: He leaves the White House as one of the least popular and most divisive presidents in American history. At home, his approval rating...
Turns out that Reps. Henry Cuellar, a Laredo Democrat, and John Culberson, a Houston Republican, share a touristy streak. As crowds jammed the exits, the two Texans were among the VIPs on the inaugural platform who made their way...
Staff Writer Roy Appleton reports from Victory Plaza in downtown Dallas About 300 people watched the inauguration on three giant screens outside American Airlines Center. They huddled together, cheered and took photos of one another during the new president's...
How cold was it? Cold enough to see your breath and put an ache in your fingertips. But different members of Congress offered a mixed review. Rep. Gene Green, a Houston Democrat wearing a cowboy hat and recovering afterward inside...
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