Inauguration 2013
Fans of President Obama who can’t make it to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration next week can watch the ceremony live on their phones, thanks to official new apps.
The president faces the unique task of being sworn-in twice this year--officially on Sunday, January 20 and ceremonially on Monday, January 21.
The ardent Obama supporter will be hosting a Latino Inauguration Celebration a day before the public ceremonial swearing-in on January 21.
The 57th Inauguration Day will occur on January 21, 2013.
Both events are sold out, but some of the tickets are showing up online on sites like Craigslist and eBay for as much as $2,000 per ticket.
President Barack Obama, who has tried to limit the influence of money in politics, is relying on federal contractors and businesses that profited from his campaign to pay as much as $1 million for his inauguration party later this month.
President Obama’s second inauguration takes places on an auspicious occasion: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day –- Jan. 21.
The 57th inauguration is less than two weeks away and plans for the event are slowly being revealed, including the lineup of performers.