Behind us, gorgeous sunrise over the capitol. It really is. Started out this morning, of course, pretty dark when we started the show this morning, but to watch it come up, has really just been glorious. Thank you so much for starting your morning with us. Much more ahead on cnn sunday morning which starts right now. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to this very special edition of cnn sunday morn. It is january 20th, im randi kaye. Another glorious shot of the sun rising over the capitol building. Im john berman live on the National Mall in washington as we gear up for the 57th president ial inauguration, which is today. Today is the official swearing in of president barack obama for a second term as mandated by the constitution. That will happen around 11 55 this morning. In a little over an hour from now, Vice President joe biden will take his oath of office. Well, of course, take you there live. All day long cnn will bring you the ceremonies, the concerts, the celebrations and, of co
Jennifer good morning, everyone. Welcome to currents coverage of the inauguration of president barack obama. Im Jennifer Granholm joined in new york by John Fuglesang, host of viewpoint. Good morning. Jennifer current political analyst Michael Shure is joining us from portland, oregon, of all places. Well also have bill press and David Shuster reporting for us from washington, d. C. Theyre on the ground and also have today current contributor Michael Hastings, the author of panic 2012, the sublime and terrifying story of obamas campaign. Well talk about that a little bit as well. So excited you guys. This is the best of what america has to offer in terms of pomp and circumstance and marking a point in history. Do you not agree . Do you love this . John i couldnt agree more. It is a pleasure to be here as a contributor to this network which has spent so much time covering this campaign but also of history. I love Inauguration Day because it really it is the one day that brings the past
British children learn about forced marriage as the British Government or as to ban the practice. Barack obama has officially begun his second term. Theyre putting the issue touches to a more elaborate inauguration on monday. Hes the 17th u. S. President to serve a second term in office. He took the oath of office a small ceremony earlier. I greater thanbarack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear that i will faithfully execute the office of the United States and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States. Our White House Correspondent takes a look ahead at what lies in store for the president the next four years. The first time president barack obama took the oath of office he did it in front of the biggest crowd washington d. C. Has seen it all of its history. Almost 2 billion people here to hear him make the promises. On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out d
British children learn about forced marriage as the British Government or as to ban the practice. Barack obama has officially begun his second term. Theyre putting the issue touches to a more elaborate inauguration on monday. Hes the 17th u. S. President to serve a second term in office. He took the oath of office a small ceremony earlier. I greater thanbarack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear that i will faithfully execute the office of the United States and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States. Our White House Correspondent takes a look ahead at what lies in store for the president the next four years. The first time president barack obama took the oath of office he did it in front of the biggest crowd washington d. C. Has seen it all of its history. Almost 2 billion people here to hear him make the promises. On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out d
We mentioned earlier. This is president obamas 4th oath of office. He took his third yesterday. Well show you a little bit of that. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath. The president has two swearing in ceremonies because Inauguration Day fell yesterday. He had two of the first time around because he and Justice Roberts flood their lines during the public ceremony. Vice President Joe Biden was also sworn in yesterday morning just as he administered his oath at the naval observatory. Todays oaths will take place just before the noon hour. Theres plenty happening before then. We have crews all around town covering every facet of todays celebration from the swearing in to the crowds, to the parade to the pictures you are sharing online. Were going to check in with all of them in a few minutes. We know thousands will head down to the National Mall. If you havent left already, you are going to need to know how to dress. It is chilly here. The breeze is blowing. Tucker barnes, t