Black History Month Moment: Presidential Proclamations

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

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Presidential Proclamations

 

January 31, 2013

Presidential Proclamation: National African American History Month, 2013

 

The White House

 

Office of the Press Secretary

 

For Immediate Release
January 31, 2013

Presidential Proclamation: National African American History Month, 2013

 

By The President of The United States of America

 

 

A Proclamation

In America, we share a dream that lies at the heart of our founding:  that no matter who you are, no matter what you look like, no matter how modest your beginnings or the circumstances of your birth, you can make it if you try.  Yet, for many and for much of our Nation’s history, that dream has gone unfulfilled. For African Americans, it was a dream denied until 150 years ago, when a great emancipator called for the end of slavery. It was a dream deferred less than 50 years ago, when a preacher spoke of justice and brotherhood from Lincoln’s memorial.  This dream of equality and fairness has never come easily — but it has always been sustained by the belief that in America, change is possible.

 

Today, because of that hope, coupled with the hard and painstaking labor of Americans sung and unsung, we live in a moment when the dream of equal opportunity is within reach for people of every color and creed.  National African American History Month is a time to tell those stories of freedom won and honor the individuals who wrote them.  We look back to the men and women who helped raise the pillars of democracy, even when the halls they built were not theirs to occupy.  We trace generations of African Americans, free and slave, who risked everything to realize their God-given rights.  We listen to the echoes of speeches and struggle that made our Nation stronger, and we hear again the thousands who sat in, stood up, and called out for equal treatment under the law.  And we see yesterday’s visionaries in tomorrow’s leaders, reminding us that while we have yet to reach the mountaintop, we cannot stop climbing.

 

Today, Dr. King, President Lincoln, and other shapers of our American story proudly watch over our National Mall.  But as we memorialize their extraordinary acts in statues and stone, let us not lose sight of the enduring truth that they were citizens first.  They spoke and marched and toiled and bled shoulder-to-shoulder with ordinary people who burned with the same hope for a brighter day.  That legacy is shared; that spirit is American.  And just as it guided us forward 150 years ago and 50 years ago, it guides us forward today.  So let us honor those who came before by striving toward their example, and let us follow in their footsteps toward the better future that is ours to claim.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2013 as National African American History Month.  I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

 

BARACK OBAMA

 

 

 

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February 01, 2013

Presidential Proclamation — 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks

 

 

The White House

 

 

Office of the Press Secretary

 

 

For Immediate Release
February 01, 2013

Presidential Proclamation — 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks

 

 

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF ROSA PARKS

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 

 

A PROCLAMATION

 

On December 1, 1955, our Nation was forever transformed when an African-American seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. Just wanting to get home after a long day at work, Rosa Parks may not have been planning to make history, but her defiance spurred a movement that advanced our journey toward justice and equality for all.

 

Though Rosa Parks was not the first to confront the injustice of segregation laws, her courageous act of civil disobedience sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott — 381 days of peaceful protest when ordinary men, women, and children sent the extraordinary message that second-class citizenship was unacceptable. Rather than ride in the back of buses, families and friends walked. Neighborhoods and churches formed carpools. Their actions stirred the conscience of Americans of every background, and their resilience in the face of fierce violence and intimidation ultimately led to the desegregation of public transportation systems across our country.

 

Rosa Parks’s story did not end with the boycott she inspired. A lifelong champion of civil rights, she continued to give voice to the poor and the marginalized among us until her passing on October 24, 2005.

 

As we mark the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks’s birth, we celebrate the life of a genuine American hero and remind ourselves that although the principle of equality has always been self-evident, it has never been self-executing. It has taken acts of courage from generations of fearless and hopeful Americans to make our country more just. As heirs to the progress won by those who came before us, let us pledge not only to honor their legacy, but also to take up their cause of perfecting our Union.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 4, 2013, as the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate service, community, and education programs to honor Rosa Parks’s enduring legacy.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.

 

BARACK OBAMA

 

 

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News From Barack’s Blog: A Plethora Of “Stuff’

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

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White House Live

January 25, 2013 1:30 PM EST

V.P. Biden Speaks on the Administration’s Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence

 

Audio Only, Richmond, Virginia

 

 

 

West Wing Week 01/25/13 or: “Behind the Scenes: Inauguration 2013”

 

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By  Adam Garber  January 24, 2013  The White House Blog

 

This week, Washington D.C. was transformed into an historic stage, with an estimated one million people on hand to witness the President and Vice President take the Oath of Office at the United States Capitol. Through it all, West Wing Week was there, from the terrace of the Capitol to backstage at the balls. America, take a moment to look back at where we’ve been this week for this special edition of West Wing Week, January 18th to the 24th, or “Behind the Scenes: Inauguration 2013.”

 

 

West Wing Week 01/25/13 or: “Behind the Scenes: Inauguration 2013″

 

 

 

 

Saturday, January 19th

 

Sunday, January 20th

 

Monday, January 21st

  • The 57th Inaugural Ceremony in our nation’s history occurred on the National Mall, followed by the Inaugural Parade.
  • In the evening, the President attended the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball and the Inaugural Ball, with Jennifer Hudson providing the soundtrack to his dance with the First Lady.

 

Tuesday, January 22nd

  • The President, Vice President, First Lady, and Dr. Biden attended the 57th National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral.
  • The President and First Lady greeted guests on a White House tour.
  • The President attended the Staff Ball to thank and celebrate with those who worked on his campaign and in his White House administration.

 

Thursday, January 24th

 

 

 

From The Washington Post:

 

President Obama Taps Denis McDonough As Chief Of Staff

 

By , Updated: Friday, January 25, 12:15 PM

 

 

 

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President Obama named deputy national security adviser Denis McDonough as his new White House chief of staff on Friday. McDonough, a longtime Obama advisor, will succeed Jack Lew, who has been nominated to take the helm at the Treasury Department.

 

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President Obama announced a shake-up of his top White House personnel on Friday, naming deputy national security adviser Denis McDonough as new chief of staff and saying good-bye to longtime senior adviser David Plouffe, a key architect of his political strategy. President Obama promoted McDonough, one of his most trusted and loyal deputies, to oversee White House operations as the administration tackles its major second-term legislative initiatives, including gun control measures, immigration reform and tax and budget issues.

 

McDonough, 43, replaced Jack Lew, whom Obama has nominated to run the Treasury Department. White House officials said Tony Blinken, a national security adviser to Vice President Biden, would replace McDonough as the No. 2 official in the National Security Council. Obama also named deputy attorney general Lisa Monaco to replace John Brennan as counter-terrorism adviser. Brennan has been nominated to lead the CIA.

 

Announcing the moves in the East Room, Obama lavished warm praise on McDonough, calling him a “consummate public servant” and a “close friend” to everyone at the White House. The president recalled McDonough, a Capitol Hill veteran who worked for former senator Tom Daschle, helping set up his senate office in 2004, showing him where the bathrooms were and explaining how to pass a legislative proposal.

 

“Since then I’ve relied on his intellect and good judgement,” Obama said. “Denis has played a key role in every key national security decision in my presidency.”

 

Read more at The Washington Post.

 

 

 

Statements and Releases

 

 

January 25, 2013

President Obama Announces Key White House Posts

 

 

The White House

 

Office of the Press Secretary

 

For Immediate Release
January 25, 2013

President Obama Announces Key White House Posts

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced the following individuals will serve in key White House posts:

• Denis McDonough – White House Chief of Staff

 

• Rob Nabors – Assistant to the President and Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy
• Antony Blinken – Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor
• Danielle Gray – Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary
• Katy Kale – Assistant to the President for Management and Administration
• Lisa Monaco – Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and Deputy National Security Advisor
• Jennifer Palmieri – Assistant to the President and Communications Director
• Dan Pfeiffer – Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor
• Miguel Rodriguez –Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs
• David Simas – Assistant to the President and Deputy Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy

 

President Obama said, “The challenges we face as a country, from rebuilding middle class security to strengthening our national security are complicated, and require thoughtful, comprehensive solutions.  That’s why I am proud to announce a team with the deep expertise necessary to move our country forward.  From growing the economy and shrinking our deficits, to keeping our country safe and addressing the dangers of climate change, these are people who will not rest until we get the job done. Led by Denis, this team is an extraordinary group of talented individuals with whom I will be honored to work.”

 

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January 25, 2013

Statement from the President on the Departure of Chris Lu

 

 

A Word From Joseph Robinette “Joey B.” Biden, Jr……

 

The President did something big last week.

He proposed a set of major reforms to help protect our children and our communities by curbing gun violence, and he’s already announced 23 executive actions that will go a long way in helping keep our kids safe.

This is an important start — but I have no illusions about what needs to be done and how difficult it will be.

Every step we intend to take will preserve the tradition of responsible gun ownership in our country and uphold the Second Amendment. And while we’ll never end gun violence entirely, if we can save the life of even one child, then we have a responsibility to act.

This action includes not only what we can do, but what Congress can do. To make a real and lasting difference, they must act soon.

The President has called on Congress to act on four specific legislative measures: closing background check loopholes, banning military-style assault weapons and limiting high-capacity ammunition magazines, making our schools safer, and increasing access to mental health services.

 

Read more about the President’s plan to reduce gun violence, and make sure you forward this to friends and family.

 

The President asked me to work with law enforcement, teachers, parents, sportsmen, Democrats, Republicans, faith leaders, mental health experts, and other organizations and individuals to come up with a set of concrete policy proposals. The plan he put forth is the product of those conversations and recommendations.

Right now, President Obama is counting on you.

Each one of us needs to speak up and demand action. It doesn’t matter whether you live in a big city or a small town like Newtown, Connecticut. When our fellow Americans are victims of senseless violence, we all pull together as one American family.

Let’s get this done, folks.

Whether the action we take saves one life or 1,000, it matters.

Thank you,

Joe

 

 

 

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President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will give a joint interview at the White House on Friday afternoon to CBS News’ Steve Kroft, for broadcast Sunday on “60 Minutes.”

 

 

 

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Senator Harry Reid Sold The President OUT!!

 

From The Maddow Blog &  Steve Benen:

 

Supermajorities don’t (and shouldn’t) define the Senate

 

We don’t yet know exactly why Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) gave up on ambitious reforms of filibuster rules. After months of voicing support for sweeping changes, it’s possible Reid just didn’t have the votes from his own caucus to pursue bold reforms through the “constitutional option.”

 

 

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Whatever the reasoning, however, it’s important that folks understand that when Reid says protecting the filibuster is necessary to keep the Senate from being like the House, he’s wrong.

“I’m not personally, at this stage, ready to get rid of the 60-vote threshold,” Reid (D-Nev.) told me this morning, referring to the number of votes needed to halt a filibuster. “With the history of the Senate, we have to understand the Senate isn’t and shouldn’t be like the House.”

 

 

I get the argument — the rambunctious House operates by majority rule, while the staid and serious Senate seeks consensus by requiring super-majorities for everything. Without the filibuster, the Senate is little more than a smaller version of House.

 

 

Except, this just isn’t true, and Reid’s explanation rings hollow. If his principal concern is with “the history of the Senate,” he should be moreinclined to pursue real filibuster reform, not less.

 

 

First, let’s note the basics. Historically, the Senate differed from the House, not because of mandatory super-majorities that didn’t exist up until very recently, but because members serve six-year terms (instead of two) and represent entire states (instead of districts). The whole point was to create a deliberative institution — longer terms were intended to give members longer and less reflexive perspectives, and representing states helped guarantee more diverse constituencies.

 

 

The Senate didn’t need filibusters to be distinct from the House; the differences were baked into the cake.

 

 

Reid says he’s concerned about “the history of the Senate,” but the Senate functioned quite well for 200 years while remaining a majority-rule institution. There were, to be sure, procedural hoops to jump through, but if a bill reached the floor, and a majority of the Senate’s members supported it, the bill passed. That’s no longer true, and today’s modest reforms won’t even try to fix that problem.

 

 

This is how the Senate was intended and designed to work — super-majorities for treaties, impeachment, expulsions, constitutional amendments, and veto overrides, but regular ol’ majorities for legislation and nominations.

 

 

The Founding Fathers considered making the Senate a super-majority chamber, but they decided against it. As we noted on the show last month: “They rejected that big time.”

“In a Federalist 22, Alexander Hamilton wrote that a super majority Congress would in practice serve to, quote, ‘embarrass the administration, destroy the energy of government, and substitute the pleasure, caprice or artifices of an insignificant, turbulent, or corrupt junta to the regular deliberations and decisions of a respectable majority.’”

 

 

Reid understands this. He knows this. He appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show on October 27, 2010, and viewers saw this exchange:

MADDOW: Why is it that everything takes 60 votes now? I mean, it used to be 60 votes was a headline. If somebody forced 60 votes, that meant they were filibustering and that meant that they were taking an unusually strong stand against something. Now it’s 60 votes even for routine–

REID: Rachel, this has to change. It’s wrong what they’re doing, because it’s never happened before…. The Republicans, just this time have abused the system, and it’s going to have to change. We’ll have to look at ways to change that, because there should not be 60 votes in the Senate.

 

 

He’s not “ready to get rid of the 60-vote threshold,” because he’s mindful of “the history of the Senate”? I know Reid knows better.

 

The rest of the story can be read at The Maddow Blog &  Steve Benen.

 

Bottom line is Senate Majority “Leader”, Harry Reid, sold America’s progress forward down the pipes, and sabotaged President Barack Hussein Obama’s second term agenda, in the process.

 

Before I go……

 

Speaking Of Benghazi:

Under George Dubbya Bush There Were 11 Embassy Attacks, 57 People Killed in Those Attacks. The GOP Didn’t Say a Word. There were NO 11 Senate Committee hearings for those 57 lost American Lives. Can you explain to me why now….AND NOT THEN UNDER DUBBYA BUSH??

 

 

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Inauguration Day Television Coverage

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

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All times Eastern (click ‘Inauguration Schedule’ second from top on the right sidebar for, well, the Inauguration (weekend) Schedule).

 

 

 

ABC

Coverage kicks off on Sunday with a special report on the president’s oath of office at 11:55 am, followed by continuous coverage on Monday from 9:30 am – 5 pm, anchored by Dan Harris along with Olivier Knox. Evening coverage continues with a live feed from both inaugural balls, and ABC News and Yahoo! will stream a post-inaugural show called After: The 2nd Inauguration of President Barack Obama, on Tuesday at 10 am.

 

 

 

BET & CENTRIC

Ed Gordon and Cynne Simpson will anchor coverage of the inauguration and celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday from the roof of the Newseum in Washington, D.C., airing live at 11 am Jan. 21. Live coverage of the parade will be featured on the networks starting at 3 pm.

 

During and following BET News’ coverage, the conversation will continue online at bet.com/inauguration.

 

 

CBS

 
Scott Pelley will lead CBS News’ live coverage of the inauguration, including the official swearing in at the White House on Sunday, Jan. 20.

 

The network’s Inauguration Day coverage on Monday begins with a three-hour CBS This Morning at 7am co-hosted by Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell from the National Mall. Immediately following this, Pelley will begin anchoring CBS News’ daylong inauguration broadcast (10 am – 4pm).

 

CBSNews.com plans on streaming the network’s inauguration coverage on Jan. 21.

 

 

 

CNBC

 
CNBC’s coverage, called “The Second Inauguration of Barack Obama,” will run two hours beginning at 11am ET on Jan. 21. The special will be anchored from Washington, D.C., by the network’s Tyler Mathisen and chief Washington correspondent John Harwood, along with live reports from Hampton Pearson.

 

 

 

CNN

CNN’s coverage will begin with the private ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 20 …. starting at 10 am and leading up to a primetime special at 8 pm. Inauguration eve special editions of Piers Morgan Tonight and Anderson Cooper 360 will follow.

 

On Jan. 21, Early Start With John Berman and Zoraida Sambolin and Starting Point With Soledad O’Brien begin CNN’s coverage at 5 am. At 9 am, Wolf Blitzer will be joined by John Berman, Kate Bolduan, Soledad O’Brien and Jessica Yellin, live from the U.S. Capitol West Front, while Anderson Cooper will be on the National Mall with Gloria Borger, David Gergen, John King, Brooke Baldwin and Don Lemon.

 

On Monday, Candy Crowley will report from the inauguration ceremony platform. The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer will be live from 4pm-7pm from Lafayette Park, the location of the presidential viewing stands. From 7pm-10pm, Anderson Cooper, Piers Morgan and Erin Burnett will co-anchor special coverage. Cooper will be live from the Mall, while Morgan and Burnett will be live from inside the inaugural balls. At 10pm, Anderson Cooper 360 will broadcast live to wrap up the day’s events.

 

 

On Jan. 21 from 10:30am-1:30pm, CNN will offer unrestricted access to the network’s TV broadcast and inauguration programming via the CNN.com homepage and CNN’s apps for iPhone and iPad. Users can watch alternative inaugural festivities at CNN.com/live.

 

 

 

CNN International and CNN en Español

 
On Monday, Jan. 21, CNN International will simulcast CNN domestic programming from 11:30am-1pm ET. CNN en Español will offer live updates starting at 6am on Cafe CNN and through the 11am hour on Actualidad en Vivo. The network will carry the inauguration ceremony and parade live.

 

 

 

C-SPAN

 

C-SPAN‘s coverage of begins with a look back at his first. On Sunday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 am, the network will look back at his 2009 inaugural address. This is followed by a discussion with former presidential speechwriters about this year’s address and how past inaugural addresses have been crafted. Then, there will be live coverage of the president’s official swearing in by Chief Justice John Roberts at 11:55 am.

 

On Jan. 21, C-SPAN’s live coverage of the inauguration begins at 7 am.

 

 

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C-SPAN‘s coverage of President Obama’s second inauguration begins with a look back at his first. On Sunday, Jan. 20, at 10:30am ET, the network will look back at his 2009 inaugural address. This is followed by a discussion with former presidential speechwriters about this year’s address and how past inaugural addresses have been crafted. Then, there will be live coverage of the president’s official swearing in by Chief Justice John Roberts at 11:55am ET.

 

On Jan. 21, C-SPAN’s live coverage of the Obama inauguration begins at 7am ET, with events including gavel-to-gavel coverage of the inaugural ceremony from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol at 11:30am ET; the swearing-in of Vice President Biden by Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, then President Obama by Chief Justice John Roberts, at noon, followed by the president’s address; the inaugural luncheon from inside Statuary Hall at the Capitol; and the inaugural parade along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House.

 

 

 

Current TV

 
Live coverage of the Obama inauguration starts at 10am ET and features analysis from Jennifer Granholm, John Fugelsang, David Shuster and Michael Shure. Early-day coverage lasts until about 1pm ET, then at 8pm ET there will be further live coverage from Cenk Uygur, Granholm and Fugelsang.

 

 

FOX News Channel (FNC)

 

Bret Baier and Megyn Kelly will co-anchor America’s Election Headquarters: Inauguration 2013 for the private ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 11am ET, along with the public event on Monday, Jan. 21, from 11am-3pm ET, and 9-10pm ET, live from Washington, D.C. Providing insights to the coverage will be Brit Hume, Chris Wallace, Bob Beckel, Dana Perino, Juan Williams, Charles Krauthammer, Stephen Hayes, Kirsten Powers, Karl Rove and Joe Trippi.

 

Anchoring from Lafayette Park on Jan. 21 will be Bill Hemmer and Martha MacCallum (9am-11am ET), Shepard Smith (3pm-4pm ET) and Neil Cavuto (4pm-5pm ET). The O’Reilly Factor (8pm ET) and On the Record With Greta Van Susteren (10pm ET) will be live in primetime on Monday.

 

Foxnews.com will offer a live stream of the inaugural address as well as coverage of related events around Washington.

 

 

Free Speech TV

 
Free Speech TV will be airing an Obama Inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day special from 9am-1pm ET on Monday, Jan. 21.

 

 

HLN

 
HLN says it will be focusing on “people, not policy,” in its coverage of the Obama inauguration, exploring issues like where Americans want to be at the end of the president’s second term. On Jan. 21,Morning Express host Robin Meade anchors live from Washington from 6am-10am ET, with on-location reports from Ryan Smith. Kyra Phillips, based at HLN headquarters in Atlanta, will provide continued live coverage of the day’s events from 10am-1pm ET.

 

 

 

MSNBC

 

On Sunday, Jan. 20, Up With Chris Hayes (8 am) and Melissa Harris-Perry (10 am) will start from Washington, D.C. Then, Chuck Todd will anchor live coverage of the private swearing-in ceremony beginning at 11:50 am.

 

On Monday, Jan. 21, Way too Early and an extended Morning Joe will be live from The Dubliner from 5:30 – 10 am, with Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist. Guests will include Colin Powell, Sen. Tim Kaine, David Axelrod, Maureen Dowd, Mike Barnicle, Michael Steele and Alex Wagner.

 

MSNBC’s coverage of the inauguration then continues live from 10 am – 4 pm, hosted by Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews, with Lawrence O’Donnell, Ed Schultz and Rev. Al Sharpton.

 

MSNBC’s regularly scheduled programming picks up at 4 pm with Martin Bashir and continues through primetime, with hosts live in Washington.

 

 

NBC

 
NBC News will cover events leading up to and including the Obama inauguration. Weekend broadcasts of NBC Nightly News(Jan. 19 & 20, 6:30pm ET) and Today (Jan. 20, 8am ET) cover the events leading into the formal ceremony on Monday, while Sunday’s edition of Meet the Press (Jan. 20, 9am ET) will feature host David Gregory moderating a roundtable discussion about President Obama’s second term, featuring presidential historian Doria Kearns Goodwin, NBC News special correspondent Tom Brokaw, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod and NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel. At 11:55am ET on Jan. 20, Lester Holt will anchor a special report, along with David Gregory, as President Obama takes the oath of office in a brief ceremony at the White House.

 

On Jan. 21, Today (7am ET) hosts Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Natalie Morales, Al Roker and Willie Geist will lead a special edition of the show from Washington, D.C. Then, starting at 10am ET and ending at approximately 4pm ET, Brian Williams will anchor coverage of the Obama inauguration from Capitol Hill, joined by David Gregory and Savannah Guthrie. Other contributors will include Tom Brokaw, Chuck Todd, Lester Holt, Andrea Mitchell, Kelly O’Donnell, Luke Russert, Ron Mott, Natalie Morales, Willie Geist, Al Roker, Erica Hill, Tamron Hall, Craig Melvin, Peter Alexander, Kristen Welker and Richard Engel. Brian Williams will also anchor an expanded, one-hour edition of NBC Nightly Newsfrom Washington, D.C., at 6:30pm ET.

 

NBCNews.com plans on streaming NBC News broadcast of the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, as well as Monday’s network coverage of the inauguration. The site will offer a 180-degree panoramic view of Monday’s ceremony.

 

 

 

Telemundo

 
Telemundo has announced “Inauguración Presidencial,” special coverage of the Obama inauguration, led by Noticias Telemundoanchors José Díaz-Balart and María Celeste Arrarás on Jan. 21 starting at 10am ET.

 

The network’s coverage begins Sunday, Jan. 20, with President Obama’s private swearing-in, broadcast live at 11:53am ET, followed by a special edition of Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart on location in Washington, D.C., at 12pm ET, focused on the importance of the Latino vote, the outlook for President Obama’s second term and its impact on the Hispanic community.

 

On Jan. 21, Telemundo will present the details of the inauguration ceremony and inaugural night parties, beginning with the morning show Un Nuevo Día (7am ET). Coverage of the events will continue throughout the day, including Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste (5:30pm ET), which will broadcast from Washington, D.C., for the occasion, and Noticiero Telemundo (6:30pm ET), also on location in the capital.

 

The Noticias Telemundo team will focus on covering information of interest to the Hispanic community, including the participations of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, whom Vice President Joe Biden chose to administer his oath of office, and Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco, the first Latino invited to recite a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration. Reporters Lori Montenegro, Carmen Dominicci and Angie Sandoval will be onsite in Washington to cover the swearing-in ceremony, parade and festivities, while Vanessa Hauc from studios in Miami will offer analysis and information about the inauguration’s relevance for U.S. Hispanics.

 

 

TV One

 
TV One offers three hours of live, HD coverage of the Obama inauguration from 11am-2pm ET on Jan. 21. Roland Martin, host and managing editor of the network’s Washington Watch, hosts the coverage, which will include the swearing in and inaugural address, reactions from citizens on the National Mall and interviews with notable African-Americans participating in the inaugural festivities. Commentators joining Martin are expected to be Angela Rye, executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Dr. Chris Metzler, a political scientist at Georgetown University. Alfredas, co-host of The Russ Parr Morning Show, will contribute to the coverage as a field reporter.

 

 

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A Message From Barack’s House: Join The National Day Of Service

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

By Jueseppi B.

 

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Join the National Day of Service

 

On Saturday, January 19, President Obama and the First Lady, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will take part in an event that’s become a tradition — a National Day of Service on the weekend of Martin Luther King Day to celebrate Dr. King‘s legacy.

 

No matter where you are in America, you have an opportunity to join this effort and serve your community. The Presidential Inaugural Committee has helped to organize events all over the country.

 

 

Visit their site to find a service opportunity near you.

 

 

This National Day of Service is about strengthening the communities that we call home, and that’s a goal that we can all share.

 

So on Saturday, take part in a food drive or help paint a school. Clean up a park or help make care packages for veterans.

 

There are many ways that all of us can make a difference in our communities and our neighborhoods. Find one here:

 

National Day Of Service

 

The President is looking forward to seeing you out there!

 

P.S. — The commitment to public service doesn’t end this weekend.

 

Find opportunities to help in your community year round, at Serve.gov.

 

 

 

From policymic:

 

National Day of Service: Win a Foursquare Badge for Participating in an Inauguration 2013 Community Service Project!

 

 

By Jake Horowitz

 

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As co-founder of PolicyMic, Jake is managing the writing and editing process and trying to spark thoughtful debate on important political issues.

 

Inauguration weekend in Washington, D.C. just got a bit more fun. The popular social networking site Foursquare has announced a partnership with the Presidential Inauguration Committee to release a badge to reward volunteerism in conjunction with the National Day of Service on Saturday.

 

Foursquare’s limited edition Inaugural Service badge will recognize Americans for serving in their communities on January 19, the Saturday before the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Users will be able to unlock the badge by participating in National Day of Service events, which are taking place in all 50 states, or by taking part in the Service Summit on the National Mall.

 

The National Day of Service Summit will take place on the National Mall on Saturday, starting at 9:30 AM EST. On Saturday the President, Vice President, and their families will participate in service events in Washington DC. The President has also issued a call for Americans in all 50 states to participate in service projects over the weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

“We are excited to work with Foursquare to find innovative new ways to encourage all Americans to commit to ongoing service,” said inaugural head Steve Kerrigan. “Americans across the country are rolling up their sleeves and getting involved to celebrate this historic Inauguration and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.”

 

Foursquare’s CEO Dennis Crowley said he is excited to participate in the partnership. “At Foursquare, we were so inspired by the idea of a lifelong commitment that we created the first Foursquare badge to reward volunteerism. Along with the Presidential Inaugural Committee, we encourage all Americans to get out and serve in their own communities to celebrate the inauguration of President Obama and the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”

 

Here’s a sneak peek of the badge:

 

 

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Complete article can be found at PolicyMic.

 

 

 

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Tuesday’s Potpourri: Photos & A Video, Or Two…..Or Three

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

By Jueseppi B.

 

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p011413ps-0637President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hold a policy meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Jan. 14, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza).

 

 

 

The Inaugural 2013 app

By Mary Naset on  January 14, 2013

 

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Looking to stay connected to everything happening during the 57th Presidential Inauguration? All you need is your smartphone.

 

The new Inaugural 2013 app is your way to stay in-the-know with everything that’s going on in D.C. and across the country during Inauguration Weekend.

 

 

Check out some of the great features of the Inaugural 2013 app, now available for iPhones and Android devices:

Live stream: The Inaugural 2013 app’s built-in live stream is your front row seat to President Obama’s ceremonial swearing-in.

 

Maps: Coming to D.C. for Inauguration Day? Use the maps to find your way to events like President Obama’s ceremonial swearing-in on the National Mall and the inaugural parade.

 

National Day of Service: Find out how you can continue the first family’s tradition of service by volunteering in your community.

 

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Behind the Scenes: Building the Floats for the Inaugural Parade.

 

 

 

 

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VP Biden: White House Readying 19 Executive Actions on Guns

 

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Domestic Republican Terrorists & The NRA are The Biggest Security Threat To America:http://www.politicalarticles.net/blog/2012/08/06/domestic-republican-terroris…

 

 

 

 

 

 

NRA’s Hitler-Stalin Analogy on Gun Control is Preposterously Wide off The Mark

 

Published on Jan 15, 2013

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The Politics of Gun Safety at State and Federal Levels

 

 

 

 

 

Lecturer in Chief: Obama Schools The GOP ‘Ransom Takers’ on Debt Ceiling

 

 

 

 

 

Punched in The Mouth: Gen. Colin Powell Denounces The Racism & Bigotry in The GOP

 

Published on Jan 15, 2013

Republicans and the Art of Racism: Obama is Dealing With an Aggressive Covert and Fascist Operation in Congress, in The Media and On The Streets:http://www.politicalarticles.net/blog/2009/11/04/republicans-and-the-art-of-r…

 

 

 

 

 

 

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