The schedule for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden (all times EST): Monday, Jan. 21 8:45 a.m. — The Obamas and Bidens attend a church service at St. John's Episcopal Church. 11:20 a.m. — Ceremonial swearing-in at the Capitol. 11:50 a.m. — Obama gives the inaugural address. The order of the program: Musical selections: The U.S. Marine Band Musical selections: P.S. 22, Staten Island in N.Y., and Lee University Festival Choir, Cleveland, Tenn. Call to order and welcoming remarks: Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Invocation: Myrlie Evers-Williams Musical selection: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Oath of office administered to Vice President Biden: Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor Musical selection: James Taylor Oath of office administered to President Obama: Chief Justice John Roberts Inaugural address: President Obama Musical selection: Kelly Clarkson Poem: Richard Blanco Benediction: the Rev. Luis Leon of St. John's Church, Washington Continued... |