Divine Rhetoric: God In The Inaugural Address
George Washington invoked the Almighty, but the word “God” wasn’t used in an inaugural address until James Monroe. Since then, few presidents have missed the opportunity to put God in their inaugural speeches.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Inaugural Ball: Thousands Of Dresses Searching For An Experience
The inaugural ball is sort of a strange event — it’s not really fancy, but everyone treats it like it is. People are determined to have the experience be special, even if the surroundings aren’t.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Presidential Oath: Not Always Perfect, But It Gets The Job Done
By the time he is through with his inauguration on Monday, President Obama will have taken the presidential oath four times. In 2009, he had to do it twice after some stumbles between him a Chief Justice John Roberts. But as history shows us, his oath was not the first to suffer a few mishaps.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Gun Owner From The Left, Sen. Leahy Leads The Debate
He’s voted to allow guns in national parks and Amtrak trains, but Sen. Patrick Leahy rejects suggestions that he’ll slow-walk gun control efforts through Congress. Leahy chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, which begins hearings on the issue at the end of this month.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Designing Inaugural Dresses, Not All Roses
For fashion designers, catching the eye of a first lady can be the opportunity of a lifetime. But sometimes the attention isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Host Michel Martin speaks with fashion critic Robin Givhan about the agony and ecstasy of creating inaugural gowns.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Don’t Be Fooled By New York; Gun Control Faces Long Odds In States, Too
If you didn’t know any better, you might think that even if new gun control proposals from President Obama become stalled in Washington’s gridlock, the states will rush in to fill the void. A few states might, but don’t expect a national trend.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
As Polls Show Support For Gun Control, Calif. Gun Show Is A Hit
One month after the Newtown, Conn., school shootings, gun control is on the national agenda. The White House will outline its proposals this week, and national surveys are showing a majority of Americans support options such as requiring background checks for both private and gun-show sales.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Critics Decry Looser Rules For Inauguration Fundraising
President Obama has changed course from 2009, allowing bigger donations and corporate money. Advocates for overhauling campaign finance laws wonder what happened to the president’s old pledge to change the way Washington works.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
White House Says ‘No’ On $1 Trillion Coin
Treasury Department spokesman Anthony Coley says that the White House has ruled out minting a $1 trillion coin.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
NBC’s David Gregory Won’t Be Charged For Showing Ammo Magazine
When NBC News’ David Gregory displayed what he said was a high-capacity ammunition magazine on Meet the Press last month, it prompted Washington, D.C., law enforcement officials to investigate whether he had broken a city law. But on Friday, D.C. prosecutors announced that Gregory would not be arrested or charged with a crime.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
