Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday.
But, are you one of those unfortunate people who have to work during the historic event? No problem! We have a handy timeline of events all mapped out, so you know when to sprint from your desk to the nearest TV.
(Please note that all times are Central and approximate.)
10:30 a.m.: Call to order and welcoming remarks by Senator Dianne Feinstein
10:35 a.m.: Invocation by Rev. Rick Warren
10:38 a.m.: Aretha Franklin sings “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”
10:46 a.m.: Vice-President-elect Joseph Biden will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
10:48 a.m.: Music – “Air and Simple Gifts” by John Williams
10:57 a.m.: Music – “Ruffle and Flourishes,” “Hail to the Chief” and a 21-gun salute
10:58 a.m.: Senator Feinstein introduces the president
10:56 a.m.: President-elect Barack H. Obama will take the Oath of Office, administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. 12:01 p.m.: Obama’s inaugural address
11:21 p.m.: Poem by Elizabeth Alexander
11:27 p.m.: Benediction by Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery
11:36 p.m.: President and Mrs. Bush depart from the East plaza in helicopter
11:52 p.m.: President’s Room signing ceremony
1:32 p.m.: Review of the troops
1:36 p.m.: Inaugural parade
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