Media
Credentials
The Senate media galleries are responsible for press credentials for authorized media personnel covering the Inaugural ceremonies. If you are a member of the press, you may request credential information by choosing the appropriate gallery below:
Media Guide
The 2009 Inaugural Media Guide includes:
- Historical information about the JCCIC,
- Bios of the Committee members
- Bios of the President, Vice President, President-elect, and Vice President-elect
- Information about the Swearing In Program
- Information about the Inaugural Luncheon
- Information about the U.S. Capitol
- A fact sheet about the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee
Facts and Firsts
Looking for unique trivia about previous Inaugurals? Trying to find the first time something happened at a swearing-in? Look at the facts and firsts.
Historical Information
Find information about each President's swearing-in—from Washington to Bush—including Vice President, Bible used, weather on that day, swearing in date and more in the History section.