While I was at the Inaugural Ball, I video taped as much as I could so that you could see and hear what I experienced. It was amazing to be at the Ball! The videos are from a distance, because that is as close as I could get due to the large crowd. I hope this gives you a good sense of the event!

Mrs. Carter and her sister at the President’s Inaugural Ball

FUN performing at the Presidential Inaugural Ball – Video Links

http://youtu.be/Yr2gs-GiQUE

http://youtu.be/smneZdmrVZs

The President and First Lady at the Inaugural Ball – Video Link

http://youtu.be/lRWdeDBj6xI

The Vice-President and Dr. Biden at the Inaugural Ball – Video Link

http://youtu.be/f8NPQt0mYtc

Stevie Wonder from afar at the Inaugural Ball – Video Link

http://youtu.be/g9VlgWFOQ6g

The Hall

The President’s motorcade left the Capitol after the luncheon and took their place at the head of the parade. The media trucks drive in front of the President and film his car from the back of their trucks. Members of the military stand guard alongside the beginning of the route near the Capitol.

Note: I was very excited when the President’s motorcade stopped in front of me, so my videotaping was not as steady as I would have liked. Thank you for understanding!

Video Link:

http://youtu.be/umGXbiui2Q0

Below are several photos I took during the swearing-in. I have also included videos of the Vice President and President taking the oath of office. I was not able to zoom the video, but you can hear the audio from the platform, as well as the crowd sounds. Please keep in mind that I am videotaping and taking photos at the same time , so please excuse my wandering video at times.

Vice President Taking the Oath of Office Video Link

http://youtu.be/hkR2oXDZgSw

President Taking the Oath of Office Video Link

http://youtu.be/sfMLachFhmA

I got up at 3:15 in the morning to get to the Metro train when it opened. I was about the 12th person in one of 6 lines at the start of the Orange Gate. We waited on the street for about an hour and a half before they let us begin to move to the next checkpoint. Everyone was told to not run, so it was power walking time. I got pushed around a bit, but was able to stay standing. At the next checkpoint we were shoulder to shoulder, front to back. I felt very uncomfortable because some people were pushing. At about 6:55 in the morning they let us go through security and get our places by the Capitol.

Video Link:

http://youtu.be/bS5OTOkHhFs

Video Link of Children’s Choir:

http://youtu.be/ECmOvSt2ykI

I walked down Pennsylvania Avenue the day before the Inauguration, which was very exciting. My video is a bit bouncy, as I was trying to avoid bumping into people while I walked, videotaped, and talked. My apologies. I hope you can feel the excitement of the crowd like I did!

Video Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZC0aCgcTWs&feature=em-share_video_user

This is the viewing platform that the First Family will sit in during the parade.

I attended a concert at the Kennedy Center, which was in the Concert Hall. The Kennedy Center Honors is held in the Opera House. There is a sculpture of President Kennedy in the foyer of the building. The Hall of States and the Hall of Nations have flags displayed from the ceiling. I hope you enjoy the photos and video clip.

Video Clip of President Kennedy Sculpture

http://youtu.be/1vZWWModOZs