Gold and Blue at the Inauguration

Introduction

A diverse group of bloggers will provide unique views of the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. From the director of the Center for Black Culture and Research covering events in Morgantown, W.Va…to a political science professor giving context to the events…to students who were involved in political campaigning. Through this site, they will share their thoughts and feelings via text and images. Check back often!

The bloggers for “Gold and Blue at the Inauguration” are:

Blog Entries

Inauguration festivities officially began in DC on Sunday, at the end of Barack Obama’s symbolic reenactment of Lincoln’s train ride to DC, with the We Are One Concert at the Lincoln Memorial. The following is a photo journal of the experience. Keeping warm with hot chocolate…I think, if not for this, I would have curled up and succumbed to hypothermia… "23564", :s... Read More

As soon as the primaries were over and I realized Barack Obama would most likely become the next president, I began making inquiries about tickets to the official balls and events. Apparently, however, I am not connected enough to pull those kinds of strings. I didn’t intern or clerk at any government office, I don’t have a roomie who went to elementary school with the Nigerian am... Read More

Politico.com looks at Obama’s first day of work in the White House. Obama wraps up the inaugural festivities Wednesday morning with a prayer service at the National Cathedral, and later invites selected members of the public into a White House open house. Obama also is planning to meet with his economic team to discuss plans for an $800 billion stimulus package, and his Jo... Read More

For me it doesn’t get any better. Steelers owner The Rooneys give Obama the game ball from Sunday’s game with the Ravens. Go Steelers! (Sorry Cardinals fans- its a Steelers blog as long as I’m writing…) They supported Obama since the April primary against Hillary Clinton. Read More

After all the ceremonies, all the luncheons, parades and balls- there is the work. What is Obama’s first step? What does he get done tomorrow? Well it will be easy to get to work on some things. Obama’s picks for Energy Secretary, Education Secretary, and Agriculture have already been approved. More from Politico.com : By voice vote, the Senate approved Steven Chu as E... Read More

The Obamas share the first dance at the Neighborhood Ball. They will be attending about 10 official balls. Look out for WVU Young Dems at the Youth Ball (it’s on MTV)! Update: Here’s a list of the Balls and who/what they’re for…. Read More

Glenn Thrush at Politico.com is reporting that Ted Kennedy, longtime Democratic Senator and younger brother to both John and Robert Kennedy has reportedly collapsed at the Inaugural Luncheon following the ceremony. Kennedy suffered a seizure early 2008 afterwards it was found that he had brain cancer. More from Thrush: Byrd was conscious and had been having trouble eating, accordi... Read More

So while everyone scrambles to watch the parade- I am taking a well-deserved lunch break. Watch for Tweets! Read More

I think the era of Deals (you know, Square, New and Fair ones) with the American People is over. We are in a New Age. That is Obama’s agenda. We are in for major major changes to our lives… Update: Here’s the text of Obama’s inauguration speech. Read More

Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhawk Perlmen (and others) play “Air and Simple Gifts”. Still not as good as the Pride of West Virginia’s version! Read More

Tweets

While our bloggers are in Washington, DC they'll also be sharing real-time impressions of the events via short messages called "tweets." More tweets...

Andrew said, "Young dems back in motown" on January 21st, 2009 at 7:07 pm

Andrew said, "Post-inaugural breakfast @ dennys hagerstown. surprising easy exit from dc metro area." on January 21st, 2009 at 2:14 pm

Andrew said, "Obama @ youth ball!" on January 20th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

Andrew said, "Check out whitehouse.gov- a whole new era has begun online!" on January 20th, 2009 at 9:49 pm

Andrew said, "Checkout white house blog too. office of public liason contacts the white house directly" on January 20th, 2009 at 9:23 pm

Andrew said, "When is the inaugural soundtrack available?" on January 20th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

Andrew said, "Alicia keys beyonce stevie wonder mariah carey mary j blige cover obama campaign theme song sign sealed delivered!" on January 20th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

Andrew said, "Jay rockefeller is on cnn talking about byrd" on January 20th, 2009 at 3:14 pm

Andrew said, "12:26 pm. we see the beginng of obamas "new age"." on January 20th, 2009 at 12:28 pm

Andrew said, "Thats barack HUSSEIN obama!" on January 20th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

Andrew said, "12:01 pm. obama is president." on January 20th, 2009 at 12:02 pm

Andrew said, "Did i hear cheers during rick warrens prayer?" on January 20th, 2009 at 11:55 am

Andrew said, "Time to watch!" on January 20th, 2009 at 11:46 am

Andrew said, "He s heeerree!" on January 20th, 2009 at 11:29 am

Andrew said, "15 minutes and counting- if you re not near a tv find one" on January 20th, 2009 at 11:16 am

Andrew said, "Here they come- motorcade en route" on January 20th, 2009 at 10:59 am

Andrew said, "Bush has stepped out of the white house for the last time as prez" on January 20th, 2009 at 10:50 am

Andrew said, "You can envy the people in but dont envy the crowds. the mall is packed!" on January 20th, 2009 at 10:31 am

Andrew said, "Time for tea- pres elect obama at white house for traditional coffee with bush" on January 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am

Andrew said, "3am wakeup time makes for a long morning.." on January 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am

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Introduction

Blog Entries

Sunday - Bono Sings In Front of The Lincoln Memorial!

Inauguration Eve -- Baracktails and Irie Inauguration

Day 2: The Answer

Steelers, Obama.

Day 2: What's Next?

The Balls Begin

Senators Kennedy and Byrd collapse

Parade and Break

Obama and the New Age

Live-Blogging: Simple Gifts

Tweets