I wish I could see the parades! Can anyone post pics?
U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush make the 'Texas Longhorn' sign as a Texas float goes past the reviewing stand for the Inaugural Parade in Washington, January 20, 2005. Bush was sworn in for he second term in office earlier in the day.
Jenna Bush (R) daughter of U.S. President George W. Bush, (foreground), yawns alongside her sister Barbara Bush during the inauguration of President Bush on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 20, 2005.President Bush pledged to work to heal a country divided by the Iraq war and urged 'rulers of outlaw regimes' to let democracy flourish as he was sworn in for a second term on Thursday.
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Though joyous, this is, afterall, a solemn event.. the marking of the transfer or continuation (YAY) of power .. filled with beloved and consistently enacted pomp, tradition and protocol. Thank God for America .. home of the free, because of the brave!!
US President George W. Bush walks through the Rotunda on Capital Hill in Washington, DC, to take the oath for his second four-year term in office.
So touching ... God Bless and love Justice Rehnquist in his challenge. He was determined to do his duty today for the country and the Court he loves; he did that today, with great dignity and courage.
Outgoing US Secretary of State Colin Powell (2nd-R) greets his successor Condoleezza Rice (2nd-L) as he arrives for inaugural ceremonies at the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC. (Condi looked just beautiful (as she is on the inside as well, and she arrived with a really really good looking man .. hope he's her beau.)
From last night: Daughter Barbara (sic) (IT'S REALLY JENNA) returns a kiss from her father and US President George W. Bushduring the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington.
Hey world!! You see these two guys??? Don't mess with 'em!!
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Glorious glorious day!! Can't wait to see the parties tonight!! (What a long day for the First Family .. whew!)