Title from container. Special features: Interview with Beyoncé, Barbara Walters' interview with the Obamas, president elect Obama's Election night victory speech, Bob Woodruff's interview with Michelle Obama, the oaths of office of the past 9 presidents.
Contents:
A new day begins -- Rev. Rick Warren gives the invocation -- Aretha Franklin's inaugural song -- Joe Biden sworn in as vice president -- Performance of Air and simple gifts -- Barack Obama sworn in as president -- Obama's full inauguration speech -- Elizabeth Alexander reads the inaugural poem -- The Rev. Lowery delivers the benediction -- Bush's helicopter departure -- Walking the parade route -- The parade -- Obama speaks at the Neighborhood Ball -- The first dance with President Obama -- Exclusive first interview with Obama.
Summary:
Features one of the most important events in history, and includes the pre-inaugural events from the morning of January 20, 2009, the Oath of Office and Inaugural Speeches in their entirety, benediction from Dr. Joseph Lowery, recitation by Elizabeth Alexander, and much more.
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