WASHINGTON (AP) — The pomp surrounding the inauguration of the president of the United States can carry a hefty price tag, from the glitzy galas to all those inaugural balls. Think of it this way: It ...

President Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural drew 1.8 million people to the capital, but that historic party is a tough act to follow. For his second inaugural, corporate donations are up and anticipated ...

(The Root) — Obama deserves very high but perhaps not superlative marks for his second inaugural address. It had more the character of an inside-the-park home run, not a grand slam. A 9 on my Olympic ...

Click here to see photos from the 2009 Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. Check back throughout the day for new photos of this historic day. Bynews@inforum.com January 19, 2009 at 11:00 PM ...

What message will Barack Obama deliver to the nonprofit world today when he takes the oath of office? We’ll be posting updates on this historic event throughout the day on this blog and on our Twitter ...

Teenagers are expressing an increased desire to get involved in community service following President Obama’s call for a new era of volunteerism, according to a new study by the Girl Scout Research ...

As January approaches and many begin to prepare their inauguration plans, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced that public tickets will be made available for one of the two inaugural ...

Love may be lovelier the second time around, but second inaugurations rarely outdo the first. Washington, D.C., is preparing for a much smaller to-do than President Obama’s 2009 unprecedented blowout.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. For the 2009 inaugural balls, ...