The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday – the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.
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The 2013 Inauguration ceremonies to honor the start of President Barack Obama's second term in office include two official Inaugural Balls, a National Day of Service and two swearing-in ceremonies.
Thousands flocked to Washington, D.C. to help Obama kick off his second round in the White House, including notable names like James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry and Beyonce.
From the Associated Press:
In his second inaugural address, the president is expected to call on Washington to find common ground when possible. Aides say Obama will make the point that the nation's political system doesn't require lawmakers to resolve every difference, but it does require them to act when they can.
He'll also call on Americans to get involved in politics and influence what happens in Washington. Obama has already said he'll seek to build public support for the anti-gun violence plan he outlined last week, a package of proposals that faces a tough road in Congress.
9.a.m.Former presidents, House of Representatives members, senators, governors and Cabinet designees begin to arrive at the U.S. Capitol for the public, ceremonial inauguration of President Obama and Vice President Biden.
9:30 a.m.
Fifth-grade chorus from Public School 22 in Staten Island, New York performs
10 a.m.
U.S. Marine Band performs
11:14 a.m.
First lady Michelle Obama takes her seat
11:18 a.m.
Vice President Joe Biden takes his seat
11:20 a.m.
President Barack Obama takes his seat
11:35 a.m.
Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil-rights leader Medgar Evers, gives the invocation
The Brooklyn (New York) Tabernacle Choir sings "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" 11:46 a.m. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor administers the vice presidential oath of office to Vice President Biden 11:50 a.m. Singer James Taylor performs "America the Beautiful"
11:55 a.m.
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts administers the presidential oath of office to President Obama11:56 a.m.
Trumpets perform "Ruffles and Flourishes" and the U.S. Marine Band performs "Hail to the Chief," followed by a 21-gun salute
12 p.m.
Obama delivers the inaugural address
12:21 p.m.
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs "America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)"
12:26 p.m.
Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco reads a poem
12:30 p.m.
Benediction is delivered by the Rev. Luis Leon
12:34 p.m.
Singer Beyonce sings the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner"
12:39 p.m.
President Obama signs official documents. The Obamas then attend the inauguration luncheon at the Capitol with the Bidens
2:32 p.m.
Review of the troops
2:36 p.m.
The Obamas and Bidens begin the inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House
6 p.m.
Commander-in-chief's inaugural ball at the Washington Convention Center with military personnel and their spouses. The Obamas and Bidens are scheduled to attend.
6:30 p.m.
Official Inaugural Ball, at the Washington Convention Center. The Obamas and Bidens are scheduled to attend.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
10:30
National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral attended by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden
(Reporting by Alistair Bell; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
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