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.

Capturing History: Your Photos from the Inauguration

Last week many of you watched history unfold through your camera lens. Share with us what you were able to capture by submitting your photos to our online gallery.

Photos you submit also may appear in the Official Inaugural Photo Book, which, for the first time ever, will be featuring photos from everyday Americans alongside those taken by a cadre of professional photographers.

Forever remember that seminal moment in American history – purchase your copy of the Official Inaugural Photo Book now or you can customize your own book.

Weekly Address: American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan

In his first weekly address since being sworn in, President Obama lays out his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan to resuscitate our ailing economy. Watch his address or read the full-text to learn more.

The 56th Presidential Inauguration in Review: By the Numbers

The 56th Presidential Inauguration was more open and accessible than any other in history. To help you understand the scale of it all, we’ve broken down the Inauguration by the numbers…

1,120,000: Metro train rides taken on January 20th, setting a new record for one-day ridership.

18,000: Volunteers provided support for the inaugural activities.

Over 13,000: Service events organized in response to President Obama’s call to service.

13,000: Participants marched in the Inaugural Parade.

8,000: Members of America’s police departments provided security on Inauguration Day.

1,382: Applications received by the PIC, from groups requesting to march in the Inaugural Parade.

Over 1,000: Neighborhood Ball Parties organized across the country.

432: Presidential Inaugural Committee staff worked to put together the most open and accessible inauguration in history.

Over 90: Groups marched in the Inaugural Parade.

76: Years since Mickey Rooney, who rode atop the Spirit of the Lincoln Highway fire truck in this year’s parade, participated in his first inaugural parade.

58: Agencies collaborated on the security for the Inauguration.

10: Jumbo screens on the National Mall broadcasted inaugural events.

3: Bipartisan dinners hosted by President Obama.