The Traveling Fundraiser: Celebrating with "the shrinking few", Mr. Obama is Sworn-in for four more years

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Celebrating with "the shrinking few", Mr. Obama is Sworn-in for four more years

President Obama completed his first term in office by receiving 3 daily briefings and preparing for his 2nd term Inauguration. As the weekend arrived, it was time for Mr. Obama to take the Presidential Constitutional Oath of Office. Unlike others before him, Mr. Obama had two swearing in ceremonies. The first was on Sunday as mandated by the Constitution. And the second was for ceremonial show on the Martin Luther King Holiday.

Among the festivities were luncheons, parades, and Balls, that Mr. Obama, his family, the Vice President, dignitaries, wealthy friends and donors (whom Mr. Obama called "the shrinking few") attended.

Below is a summary of President Obama's schedule during the week of Wednesday January 16 through Tuesday January 22 2013.

Today, Tuesday, January 22, 2013

At 10:45 AM, Mr. Obama attended a National Prayer Service along with his wife, Michelle, and Mr. & Mrs. Biden. At 9 PM tonight, the four will attend the Staff Inaugural Ball.

Martin Luther King Day Inauguration, Monday, January 21, 2013

The Obama family began the day by attending an 8:45 AM church service. About 2 1/2 hours later, he was sworn in at the United States Capital at 11:20 AM. After speaking, the family attended the inaugural luncheon. In the afternoon, they then participated in and watched the inaugural parade. Their evening was spent by attending two Inaugural Balls. When they were over, the Obama's hosted a private inaugural party at the White House that lasted into the middle of the night (Obamas host stars at private inaugural party)

Inauguration Day, Sunday, January 20, 2013

President Obama first participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery at 9:05 AM. Then at 11:55 AM, the President took the official oath of office at a Constitutionally required swearing-in ceremony. At night, he attended an Inaugural Reception at The Building Museum where he also delivered remarks at 8:48 PM.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Both Mr. & Mrs. Obama delivered remarks at the Burrville Elementary School in Washington DC to promote the public's Volunteering on the National Day of Service.
At 7:45 PM in the evening, both Michelle Obama and Jill Biden spoke at the Kids Inaugural Concert held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in DC.