Official Inauguration Day site

googler@evpl — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:13:00 GMT

The official site of the January 20, 2009, inaugural ceremonies gives information on events, history, how to get tickets, how to request to particpate in the inaugural parade, photos, and more. Sign up for the inaugural e-mail list to receive updates.

Items of special interest include:
What Happens on Inauguration Day
Chronology of inaugural ceremonies for all presidents
Facts and Firsts
“I Do Solemnly Swear”: A Half Century of Inaugural Images (from the U.S. Senate Curator)

Official ".gov" web site of the office of the President Elect

Bufkinite@evpl — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:18:00 GMT

It's been said that Barack Obama ran a transformational campaign, and is a transformational political figure. Now, with the advent of www.change.gov, we have what looks like the beginning of a transformational Presidency. This is the official ".gov" website of the office of the President-elect. Not politics, but policy.

Top-of-page informational links include a Newsroom and Blog, a "Learn" link to biographical information on the Presidential and Vice-Presidential families, and an "Agenda" link with Obama adminstration policy statements in 25 different policy areas.

But the truly "transformational" part are the remaining top-of-page links. The "American Moment" link invites you to share your vision for the direction America needs to go. The "America Serves" link currently is not very fleshed out, but looks to become a clearinghouse to opportunities for citizens to volunteer for the Peace Corps, Americorps, and projected new government orchestrated volunteer organizations: Classroom Corps, Health Corps, Clean Energy Corps, and Veterans Corps. The "Jobs" link encourages anyone to begin the process of applying for a job in the Obama administration. Finally, the "About" link contains links for contacting the transition team, and a link to the GSA's "Transition Directory," a very interesting document which was developed to assist in-coming administrations work with the current administration to smooth the transfer of power.

Thanks to googler@evpl for bringing this site to my attention.

What do you think about this level of transparency? What is your vision for the first 100 days of an Obama administration?

Research Blog : President-elect

Official Inauguration Day site

Official ".gov" web site of the office of the President Elect