About to start again. I, Barack Hussein obama, do solemnly swear. Those who say that were in a time when there are no heroes, they just dont know where to look. Our challenges are great, but our will is greater. There is nothing wrong with america that cannot be cured by what is right with america. The United States will not ignore your oppression or excuse your oppressors. All are equal. All are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness. The president ial inauguration is getting under way right here on the capitol, and we have a front row seat. Here on the National Mall, people are staking out their spot to experience this moment in history. The sun rises on Barack Obamas second term. We gather because we have chosen hope over fear. Unity over purpose. On this day, a public celebration of the presidency after a private oath the day before. So help you god . So help me god. On this capitol where so many battles have been fought and will be fought, politic
Very cool. [cheerong] they have won numerous honors and performed in the macys day parade. Celebrating illinois, the birthplace of Michelle Obama holle [cheers] representing new york, new york. [god bless america plays] [yankee doodle dandy plays] also representing the coast guard, the coast guard band. [god bless america plays] [this is my country plays] [god bless america plays] [america the beautiful plays] [god bless america plays] [o shenandoah plays] as you have seen from this afternoon, we come from different places and different cultures, but we are one people. [indiscernible] mr. President , congratulations. It is an honor. [indiscernible] thank you, guys. Appreciate it. Thank you, sir. Appreciate it. President obama and Vice President joe biden, the inaugural parade wraps up as the two prepare for the inaugural balls later this evening. Here and cspan, our 2013 coverage will continue, and we will bring you some of the key events from todays and the duration, including the oat
Thank you again for joining us. Stay right here because were gonna be joining the inaugural ceremony live in washington, d. C. This is a fox news special presentation. Im shepherd smith in washington. Good morning on Inauguration Day. States. My station throughout the orning and early afternoon. In fact todays oath will be just for show. President obama took the oath of Office Yesterday in a small ceremony in the white house, keeping with that little matter of the constitution which mandates the january 20th will be the transition day from one president ial term to the next. Vice President Biden was sworn in at his official residence yesterday morning. Our capital packed with visitors and dignitaries on a very chilly washington day but nothing like it was four years ago. You see the crowds out, maybe a third as many as last time and not nearly as cold. The winds are pretty calm. Temperature is in the low 40s. It will get cold tonight. They will have a lot to see out there. Musical perf
[chanting] [indiscernible chanting] ladies and gentleman, the architect of the capital, stephen [indiscernible] [applause] ladies and gentleman, the joint chiefs of staff. A great day. Try to remember. [laughter] [applause] the mayor of the district of columbia. Ladies and gentlemen, the members of the 113th house of the United States. Matt, you ready . [distant crowd noise] ready, doors. Ready, shot. Shut. [distant music] ready . Doors. Ready . Opened. Ready . Door. Ready . Door. Ready . Open. Ready . Shut. And salute. [distant cheering] [distant cheering] [cheering] rn off the comms, please. [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [cheering] [truck beeping ast i it backs u] ladies and gentleman, the chief justice of the United States and the associates of the Supreme Court of the United States. How are you . Good morning. [photographs snapping] hey, everybody. How are you . This way. [cheering] [indiscernible] [che
Of snow, or the plum blush of dusk, but alwayshome, always under one sky, our sky. And always one moon like a silent drum tapping on every rooftop and every window, of one country all of us facing the stars hope, a new constellation waiting for us to map it, waiting for us to name it together [applause] that is my pleasure to introduce reverend luis leon to deliver the benediction. Let us pray. Gracious and eternal god, as we conclude the second inauguration of president obama we ask for your blessings as we seek to become citizens of a beloved community, loving you and loving our neighbors as ourselves. We pray you will bless us with your presence. With out bus patrons will in fact our hearts. With your blessing we know we can bay region break down the walls that separate us. We pray for your blessings. Without it, mistrust will rule our hearts. With the blessing of your presence, we know we can renew the ties and mutual regard that can best for our civic life. We pray for your blessi