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By: Joanne | January 20, 2009 | Category: General

Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Michelle ObamaToday, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be sworn-in as President and Vice President of the United States. You can watch the Swearing-In ceremony live online beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.

In the evening, there will be the first-ever Neighborhood Ball, a nationwide celebration -- and you don't have to be in the nation's capital to join in the festivities.

ABC will broadcast the Washington, D.C. Neighborhood Ball beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST, and people at Neighborhood Balls across the country will be sending in photos and videos of their celebrations. Some may even be featured in the official Inaugural book.

You are encouraged to share your own photos and stories.

You can also text OBAMA to 56333 for instructions on how to send in messages and pictures from your mobile phone.

I think it's going to be an interesting day!  What are your plans?

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blue comment bubble Posted by Thomas on January 20, 2009 at 09:43 AM EST

I am hoping that I will get some free time at work to watch the historic swearing in of President-elect Obama.

I just want to say thank you to GovGab and USAGov for sharing your experiences during this historic time with us. You all are doing a great job.

Thomas

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blue comment bubble Posted by Joanne on January 20, 2009 at 10:07 AM EST

Thomas, I'm glad you like our coverage. It's all new and exciting for us and we're really enjoying it. I hope you get a chance to watch the inauguration!

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blue comment bubble Posted by Andrea on January 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM EST

I am trying to peek in back and forth online to catch the news. Not a tv in sight and the government blocks live stream on the networks, so I'll only get a second hand experience today :0(

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blue comment bubble Posted by Joanne on January 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM EST

I'm working and watching at the same time. There's no way I'm going to miss this.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Moses Laporte on January 20, 2009 at 12:25 PM EST

It must be with this generation of citizens that we prevail, for united we stand and divided we fall. A profound sapping of confidence is sweeping the nation

"the challenges we face are real - know this america, they will be met"

"The time has come to set aside childish things"

"All are equal, all are free, and all are given a chance to pursue their measure of happiness."

"It has been the risktakers - the doers - the people who make things"

"Our capacity remains undiminished."

"we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and start living like americans"

"we will restore science to it's rightful place, and wield technology to make medicine better"

"A new era of responsibility"


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blue comment bubble Posted by sunshine on January 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM EST

The buzz on the National Mall during the inauguration can not be put into words. People cried with tears of joy and many verbalized a newfound feeling of hope, unity and happiness. It was definitely the turning of a corner for citizens to show their support towards government in such a way.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Joanne on January 21, 2009 at 11:53 AM EST

I'm sure it was an amazing scene on the mall. From what I can tell, it was a really emotional day for everyone outside the beltway too. It's a powerful force and I too hope all these good feelings can help us all work together and get good things done. Count me in : )

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blue comment bubble Posted by Hernan Cortez on January 21, 2009 at 02:07 PM EST

Now that it is all done, it's time for a change!

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blue comment bubble Posted by Daniel Her on January 21, 2009 at 02:09 PM EST

The ball sounds like an amazing celebration. I wish that I could've gone to it.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Vechai Vang on January 21, 2009 at 02:09 PM EST

I wish that I could have been in the Washington, D.C. Neighborhood Ball. It could be so much fun. I will like to come and represent the president Barack Obama, and the vice president Joe Viden.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Viviana Rizo on January 21, 2009 at 02:10 PM EST

It is exciting to see the information you have gotten for us about the U.S. It is exciting to at least experience the one day of history life for our new president.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Blia Her on January 21, 2009 at 02:10 PM EST

This information is very helpful.I wish that everyone their will have a great time at the ball.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Steven Farias on January 21, 2009 at 02:10 PM EST

Wow, the ball was great last night! I liked it when the President was dancing whith his family.

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blue comment bubble Posted by April Hernandez on January 21, 2009 at 02:10 PM EST

I thought the inauguration was great and the things that Obama said, to me, were very inspiring.I think that he is going to be a great president and a good person.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Christian Beas on January 21, 2009 at 02:11 PM EST

I was not there, but I did see it on television. It was a nice historical thing to watch.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Michael Yang on January 21, 2009 at 02:11 PM EST

I think that Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be good presidents and i wanted to be there to witness it but could not so i think they will be good presidents.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Jasmine M. on January 21, 2009 at 02:12 PM EST

I am glad I got to see the historic moment happen when president elect Barack Obama was sworn in to his new possition as the new President of the United States.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Siphone Sihabuth on January 21, 2009 at 02:12 PM EST

I wish I had been there, but I did see it on the news. This is one historic moment I will not forget, and when I have kids, I can tell them I saw the inauguration on the news.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Emiliano Espinoza on January 21, 2009 at 02:12 PM EST

I'm glad that Obama is President. He made history yesterday. I hope he makes more of a difference than George Bush did.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Juan Estrada on January 21, 2009 at 02:12 PM EST

I'm glad that Obama is President. He will make a difference. Obama made history.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Xai Thao on January 21, 2009 at 02:14 PM EST

Aww I think I missed it. I hope everyone there had fun. Although I heard it was going be very big. I didn't get to see how many people. Anyways, I hope all the people there had a lot of fun.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Alondrs Cruz on January 21, 2009 at 03:36 PM EST

I really think this President will make a difference, and it is time for a change.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Alondra Cruz on January 21, 2009 at 04:18 PM EST

I really think this President will make a difference. It is time for a change.

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blue comment bubble Posted by Teri on January 21, 2009 at 08:09 PM EST

Are all these statements going against our God and Savior, Jesus Christ?

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blue comment bubble Posted by zack murray on January 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM EST

obama is the best president ever

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blue comment bubble Posted by Malika on January 23, 2009 at 12:42 PM EST

I would like to say congratulations to PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!!! And to Teri, how are these statements going against Jesus Christ? Everyone here is just expressing their joy for this historical moment and change. I see nothing wrong with that.

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