Presidential Inaugural Committee

The Presidential Inaugural Committee, at the direction of President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden, will organize an inclusive and accessible inauguration that reflects the new Administration's commitment to leadership that sets aside partisanship and unites the nation around our shared values and ideals.

Last Chance to Volunteer

If you want to volunteer for the 56th Presidential Inauguration, the deadline is tonight at 11:59pm. Fill out the application now.

Marching On: The “World Famous” Lawn Rangers

In this series, we’ll profile the incredible talent that will be marching in the 56th Inaugural Parade on January 20th, 2009.

Amid the French horns and cymbals and soaring batons of the 56th Inaugural Parade, a spunky corps of lawn mower-pushing Illini will plow along the route from the Capitol to the White House.

The World Famous Lawn Rangers, hailing from “Amazing” Arcola, Illinois, are one of the many bands, troupes, and ensembles who have been invited to perform in the parade following the swearing-in of President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden on January 20.

Your Resolve to Serve

Yesterday we asked you about your hopes for your community in the new year and how you would resolve to realize them. You spoke of tackling poverty, hunger, homelessness, gang violence and environmental degradation in your area. And many of you said you planned on getting more involved in your government to bring the changes you wanted to see.

Thanks to all of you who already responded. If you haven’t yet, share your New Year’s service resolution.

18 Days to Go

Today’s the last day to sign up to volunteer at the 56th Presidential Inauguration. You have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to submit your application. We are going to need all the help we can get to make this the most open and accessible inauguration in history.

Reminder: Volunteer Signup Deadline is Tomorrow

Interested in volunteering for the 56th Presidential Inauguration? Fill out the application now. The deadline to submit your application is 11:59 p.m. Friday.

We’re on Flickr

Every day we’re adding more photos to our Flickr page, giving you an in-depth look into the 56th Presidential Inauguration. Browse our many photo albums – see the daily progress made on the Inauguration site at the Capitol, archival photos of past inaugurations and pictures of President-elect Barack Obama.

Now we want to add your photos to the mix. Submit your photos of past inaugurations and we may post them on our Flickr page or on this blog.