Who Performed At Obama’s 2008 Inauguration?

Who performed at 2008 inauguration?

From left to right: Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, Yo-Yo Ma and Anthony McGill performing John Williams’ “Air and Simple Gifts” at the inauguration. Obama officially became the 44th president at noon during this performance.

Who were Obama’s advisors?

List of senior advisors to the president

Senior Advisor	Portfolio	President
Pete Rouse (born 1946)	Strategic Planning	Barack Obama
David Axelrod (born 1955)	Political Affairs Communications
David Plouffe (born 1967)	Political Affairs Communications
Daniel Pfeiffer (born 1975)	Political Affairs Communications

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Is there an inauguration for a second term president?

The inauguration takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for a second term. Recitation of the presidential oath of office is the only component in this ceremony mandated by the United States Constitution (in Article II, Section One, Clause 8).

Which presidential inauguration did Anthony McGill perform at?

It was the first classical quartet to be performed at a presidential inauguration.

Air and Simple Gifts
Date	January 20, 2009
Location	First inauguration of Barack Obama
Performers	Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, and Anthony McGill

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Did Michael Jackson perform at an inauguration?

Hundreds of thousands of people attended the free concert, which featured entertainers Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Michael Bolton, Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, and rapper LL Cool J.

Did John Legend sing inauguration?

John Legend’s haunting version of Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ at the inauguration was sensational. John Legend sang a mesmerising version of Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ to an empty and echoing Lincoln Memorial in a moment that was broadcast across the US for the TV Special ‘Celebrating America’.

Who was Obama’s chief of staff 2008?

After the 2008 presidential election, President Barack Obama appointed Emanuel to serve as White House chief of staff.

Rahm Emanuel
23rd White House Chief of Staff
In office January 20, 2009 – October 1, 2010
President	Barack Obama
Deputy	Mona Sutphen Jim Messina

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Who was Obama’s campaign manager in 2008?

Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. David Plouffe (/ˈplʌf/; born May 27, 1967) is an American political strategist best known as the campaign manager for Barack Obama’s successful 2008 presidential campaign.

Who was Obama’s chief of staff?

Denis McDonough
Preceded by	Robert Wilkie
26th White House Chief of Staff
In office January 20, 2013 – January 20, 2017
President	Barack Obama

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Which president did not attend the inauguration?

Outgoing President John Quincy Adams did not attend his successor’s Inaugural Ceremony. Relations between the two men were not good after the bitter campaign of 1828. Jackson blamed the verbal attacks made by Adams and his political allies for the death of his wife.

Who swears in the VP?

Some Vice Presidents took the oath from the Chief Justice. On some occasions, the outgoing Vice President administered the oath to the Vice President-elect. Since World War II, Vice Presidents have chosen friends and associates to administer the oath of office.

What time is the swearing in of the new president?

The 20th amendment to the Constitution specifies that the term of each elected President of the United States begins at noon on January 20 of the year following the election. Each president must take the oath of office before assuming the duties of the position.

What did Yo Yo Ma play at the inauguration?

US Inauguration: Yo Yo Ma drops by Inauguration Day special, performs stunning rendition of Amazing Grace, Twitter erupts – NZ Herald.