The Oath, The Power, The Peace – Follow the 2013 Presidential Inauguration with Mrs. Carter!
I participated in the National Day of Service by packing personal items for active duty service members stationed overseas. It was a wonderful experience! The Vice-President and Dr. Biden had been to this site earlier in the day. The Target dog even stopped by!
This is the view of the Capitol on Saturday. The white chairs are for the blue and red sections. The grassy area is the orange and green standing area. Â I am in the orange area. This section also runs along the sides.
I went to the White House on Saturday, January 19th and was able to video a short segment from outside the fencing along the South Lawn. I hope you enjoy it!
Video Link:
This weekend is not only the Presidential Inauguration, but it is when America celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I visited the memorial and video taped my experience.
Video Link:
http://youtu.be/7vwRF5j2kW4
Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Video Link
Photo credit – new.nps.gov
Korean War Memorial – Video Link
http://youtu.be/VrgDtdnsMgw
World War II Memorial Video Link:
Photo by Mrs. Carter
What do you think Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was thinking about when he saw the crowds?
January 19, 2013 – Photo by Mrs. Carter
August 28, 1963 – Photo by Getty
The step where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood at the Lincoln Memorial.
Inside the Lincoln Memorial – Video
Welcome to Washington, D.C. – Video Link
On Saturday, January 19th, I visited many sites around our nation’s capital. I will be posting them throughout the day on Sunday. In some of the videos you may hear helicopters or other tourists. I tried to video without many distractions, however, at the popular spots, that was not always possible. My focus for Sunday, however, is to make sure that I am rested for the big events on Monday! The town is buzzing with excitement and I have met people from all over our nation, which has been really fun! Yesterday when I was outside of the White House and at the west front of the Capitol, where the swearing-in will take place, the people were sharing with each other what they had already seen in the capital and where they were headed next. The skies were clear and the air was crisp…beautiful. Time to go and explore a bit more…then rest!
“I’ve never been more hopeful about our future. I have never been more hopeful about America.” – President Obama
Full transcript available at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/11/07/remarks-president-election-night
Photo by Mrs. Carter – Chicago, Illinois