Whether you voted for Barack Obama or John McCain, I think it's fair to say we all hope he's successful. I think it's also fair to say that the peaceful transition from one president to another is a marvel, and we can be thankful to live in a nation that provides for that. Those Founding Fathers were something else!
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (the organizers) has a great Web site with a look behind the scenes and some great historical information.









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