Watch Live Obama Inauguration 2013: President Sworn In Part 1
Watch a live streaming video of the Obama Inauguration 2013 that will take place just before 12 p.m. ET today at the White House’s Blue Room. The private official swearing-in of the President will be administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Only a small group of family members was expected to attend Obama’s Sunday swearing-in, including first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha. A few people from the media would also be on hand to witness the event.
Vice President Joe Biden will also be sworn-in.
Another public swearing-in ritual will happen tomorrow, Monday, before a massive crowd at the Capitol.
Sunday’s subdued ceremonies are a function of the calendar and the Constitution, which says presidents automatically begin their new terms at noon on Jan. 20. Because that date fell this year on a Sunday – a day on which inaugural ceremonies historically are not held – organizers scheduled a second, public swearing-in for Monday.
Obama and Biden were to address supporters Sunday evening at an inaugural reception.
Watch the event live: