Watch Inauguration Video Of Obama, Biden Taking Their Oaths Of Office
Relive the historic moments again and again
MSNBC is generously providing video of the swearing in ceremonies of now President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for your viewing pleasure. At first, I thought that Obama nervously messed up the words of the oath of office but it turns out that it was Supreme Court Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. who messed up the oath and confused Obama who had memorized the words properly. Here is video of President Obama‘s swearing in followed by his full 20-minute Inauguration Address:
Here is video of Vice President Joe Biden‘s swearing in:
What a thrilling, thrilling day. All the ceremony, all the patriotism … today is a day that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Here are a couple screencaps of President & First Lady Obama with Vice President and Dr. Biden waving goodbye to the outgoing president and his wife:
What a scene! The New York Times reports that as GWB flew away the crowd below chanted, “Na Na Na Na/Na Na Na Na/Hey Hey Hey/Good-bye.” LOL!
And here is a shot of President Obama signing his first presidential act:
Just amazing how quickly everything happens. We’ve got a new President, y’all. How are YOU feeling today? What did you think of today’s Inauguration Events?
wow Heather aren’t you classy…who sends an email for everyone to read with the word f*** in it…..NICE!
Matt- you say you are against universal healthcare and other policies supported by President Obama. How about the dumbing down of society? How about labelling educated people as elitists? I guess that’s what you support. And the statement about keeping us safe after 9/11 is conservative propaganda. America wasn’t attacked for 8 years following the 1993 World Trade Center attack, and we all know what happened in 2001… So what is your point??
I’m aware when the chants were heard. I can read. Still inappropriate.
I really start to wonder why people want our president’s policies to fail. Although I disagree with many of acts and policies that Bush and his colleagues put into action, I wish they had worked. Does anyone really wish that the “War on Terrorism” had not been more successful and that the Middle East was not in a more peaceful state??? To those that “hope that Obama’s policies fail” I would like to remind you that it is your tax payer money that is being used to support our new president’s policies. If only for that reason, I would hope that you would wish him success in helping our country’s poor economic state turn around.
Actually… I kinda of feel like a lot of people on here are disrespectful. I didn’t vote for Bush… because I wasn’t old enough to vote. But it would have been disrespectful to chant that during his speeches and what-not. I am not sure when the chants happened, I was at work and didn’t see any of it. I didn’t vote for Obama, because I don’t agree with him on a lot of things. But I will give Obama the chance to prove he deserves to be president. I am not going to judge him, before he has the chance to do anything. He could be awesome, or he could awful. No one knows yet, why can’t we just wait it out and see, then comment on him as president. Obviously not everyone voted for him, so not everyone agrees with him. Just because someone doesn’t agree with him, doesn’t make them dumb, or anything else.
Freedom of speech is a great thing, but people can express their selves in mature, respectful ways. Yes, it is fine to say “I am glad to see Bush gone” Because many people are. It is ok to say “I do not support Obama” because not everyone does. But please do it with respect to other people and their opinions. Not everyone is going to side with you, just respect those people and their opinions.
Also you shouldn’t lump all republicans together, nor all democrats. Just because they belong to the same party, don’t make them all the same.
Hey Matt, as i recall on the night of the election. When McCain spoke of obama, everyone in the room boo’d. Just as disrespectful…..
I have mixed emotions….I am happy to have a black president……it goes to show that the U.S. has evolved a hell of a lot in 50 years. I for one didn’t think it would happen. yet. Although I didn’t vote for Obama, as I have different political views….he is my President. I am, always have been and always will be, PROUD TO BE an AMERICAN. No matter who is president. I am sick to my stomach, hearing all the horrid things people are saying, not only about Bush, but how they are NOW proud to be American. I say, go live in another country (and not canada or europe) and tell me how great it is. Ok, so there. JUST MY OPINION. :)
@A — I can understand when people say they are only now feeling American pride. Our nation is great but it is vast and for far too long a significant portion of the citizenry has felt underrepresented in the government. At this point, there is one ONE African American in the Senate. There was once a time in this country when African Americans were only counted as 3/5 of a person, they were actually property. Seeing an African American sworn in as the leader of the country is something to be very proud of, especially to those who felt they’d never see it happen in our times.
OBAMA! OBAMA!!
Hey, he’s a lefty! lol
Has anyone ever stopped to think that this man has yet to prove anything to anyone of us, yet we are acting as if he has somehow saved us all? I always thought you had to prove yourself and earn respect before you got it. Anyone would have been better than Bush, really. Let’s get real here.
I’m tired of people saying he was born anywhere other than America. Jesus christ, do you honestly think that he would’ve become our president without us noticing his birthplace?
More bitter Republicans.
Wanting to see him fail is disgusting. I did not agree with Bush whatsoever, but if he failed, obviously we would all fail.
Whenever people speak of politics, I often notice the “dirty liberals” comments are far more spoken of then “nasty conservatives”.
EVERYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD people are celebrating his election. From my mother’s Indonesian hometown, to everywhere across the world, people are happy. Any dumbass can see Bush has not done the best job, but blinded super-Republicans can’t see that.
A – I am one of the many who are only now proud to be an American. Obv only time will tell what Obama will do, but he seems to be a man of morals, and one who strives to work with those who think like him and differently from him.
I have been so ashamed of the many atrocities that the US has done all over the world., from supporting dictatorships to selling arms or using torture. My aunt can’t watch coverage of the Iraq war because it hits too close to home — the US attacked Panama under Bush I b/c they didn’t agree with their democratically elected leader. As you said, your opinion is yours, and other Americans have theirs — one great thing about our country is that we are able to freely express them.
And BTW, countries that are not Canada or in Europe are not necessarily the godforsaken lands that the media often portray them to be. I doubt that you have lived in every country other than Canada or those in Europe, so don’t infer that they are inferior to the U.S. I have only been to a couple, Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica and Brazil, and they have their problems, like any country, but they are also full of life and spirit.
Becky,
You’re a moron.
:)
I teared up when he was sworn in.
As a history major I can’t believe this day, and all of the historical signifigance.
TRULY AMAZING!!
Today was a fantastic day. I am so proud to be an American. I have always been proud to be an American. I voted for Obama and I look forward to him getting to work and bringing our country together. This is a joyous time for us….I think the nasty comments/chants/whatever you want to call it towards Bush or anyone really just kind brings negativity to what otherwise is a happy, unified occasion. Yes, we as Americans have freedom of speech but the nastiness it just disheartening.
I have to say that I do like Obama a lot and am excited to see what he brings to our country. I just hope that people realize he is not perfect and he is going to make mistakes as well. He will not hold up his hand and make everything ok. I thought the chants and booing were completely disrespectful as well, and I am not a big fan of our former prez either. Maybe people will see how classy and respectful Obama is and take after him.
Paz,
I was not making the comment that “countries that are not Canada or in Europe are not necessarily the godforsaken lands”. I know that a lot are great in thier own right. I have lived in Mexico (several years), Ireland, Russia, and my mother lives in Jamaica and I spend a lot of time there. I stand by my statement of “if you don’t like the US, go live somewhere else”. My point being, we have freedom of speach…. we call all say what we want, vote for who we want and we should still all be able to get along. My family (brothers and sisters, parents) are both dem. and rep. ….. makes for fun family dinners, LOL. but we all agree to disagree. I for one, am giving Obama a fair chance. I do not judge (at least not yet, it’s the mans first day!:)
I just wanted to say that we watched the swearing in at the daycare I work at. My students cheered and clapped after each person spoke and when they announced that Barack Obama was now the 44th president of the US they all clapped and cheered and were so excited to witness such an amazing day in history. I even took pictures of us all enjoying the oaths :)
wow no matter what happens we were all alive to witness the first black president. what an election, white house politics will be forever changed.
and we didnt act like a bunch of neanderthals when clinton left cause despite the whole ‘monica’ scandal he really improved the state of the country.
Whether you voted for Obama or not, whether you agree with his policies or not, whether you think he will be a decent president or not, you CANNOT deny what THIS DAY meant to MILLIONS of people worldwide. Today, I was INCREDIBLY PROUD of my country. I think we made the right decision, and if some of you don’t, well honestly, what else can you do? Be as negative as you want, but honey, look around you. You’re all alone on this one!
I honestly think we should all put our differences aside, and stand united, at least for this once. Can’t we all just be civil, and try to educate ourselves, and others around us? Stop being so negative? If anything, we can learn something from today, and stop being so damn childish! Grow UP AMERICA! IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE!
Love always from NYC,
Lilly