Timeline for the inauguration?

[Telly Savalas]

I'll be at work during the inauguration, so I'm trying to concoct a DVR strategy. Really all I care about seeing is the swearing in and any speech our new President might give. My IQ is above 75 so I don't need some shithead like Wolf Blitzer explaining to me what I'm seeing. Hence I'm looking at recording PBS, which has coverage from 11AM-2PM EST.

So if there are any inaugural mavens out there, could you please tell me if this recording is going to be everything I need?

[TTUBatfan2008]

1. Should be good to go...

The swearing in happens at exactly 12 PM Eastern. The speech happens immediately after. So unless Barack gives a 2 hour speech, you won't be missing anything. :)

But remember there's also the parade where they ride in Cadillac One to the White House. There will probably be plenty of time in that time slot you listed.

[Telly Savalas]

4. The parade is probably worth a watch.

I'll make sure I get that.

[EraOfResponsibility]

2. Here you go

9:00 AM VIPs begin arriving
Former Presidents
Governors
Members of the House of Representatives
United States Senators
Cabinet designees
9:45 AM Platform seating begins
11:03 AM Former Presidents announced and seated
11:12 AM Biden family announced and seated
11:14 AM Obama family announced and seated
11:16 AM Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Cheney announced and seated
11:18 AM Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden announced and seated
11:20 AM President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney announced
11:22 AM Vice President-elect Joe Biden announced and seated
11:25 AM President-elect Barack Obama is announced and seated
11:30 AM Senator Feinstein delivers opening remarks
11:34 AM Senator Feinstein introduces Pastor Rick Warren
11:35 AM Invocation by Pastor Rick Warren
11:37 AM Senator Feinstein introduces Aretha Franklin
11:38 AM Aretha Franklin – "My Country Tis of Thee"
11:42 AM Senator Feinstein introduces Senator Bennett
11:44 AM Senator Bennett introduces Associate Justice Stevens
11:46 AM Vice Presidential Oath administered by Associate Justice Stevens
11:47 AM Senator Feinstein introduces performers
11:48 AM Yo-Yo Ma, Anthony McGill, Gabriela Montero, Itzhak Perlman – "Air and Simple Gifts" composed by John Williams
11:53 AM Senator Feinstein introduces Chief Justice Roberts
11:54 AM Chief Justice and President-elect Barack Obama move to podium
11:56 AM The Presidential oath is administered.
11:57 AM Herald Trumpets perform "Ruffles and Flourishes" and the U.S. Marine Corp Band plays "Hail to the Chief". Twenty one gun salute.
11:58 AM Senator Feinstein introduces the President
12:01 PM Inaugural address
12:21 PM Senator Feinstein introduces poet Elizabeth Alexander
12:27 PM Benediction given by Reverend Joseph Lowery
12:31 PM Presidential party departs from platform
12:32 PM Departure ceremony
12:36 PM President and Mrs. Bush depart from the East plaza in helicopter
12:52 PM President’s Room signing ceremony
1:05 PM Statuary Hall luncheon
2:32 PM Review of the troops
2:36 PM President and Mrs. Obama, and Vice President and Dr. Biden leaves with parade - JCCIC

[Telly Savalas]

3. Wow -- Cool!

Thanks a bunch!

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