2012 Presidential Campaign Blogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-17248222013-01-21T11:15:40-06:00Blog for President of the United States 2012. Telling the story of the 2012 Presidential Campaign through campaign press releases, campaign websites, and our original campaign photography.TypePadRemarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery, Inaugural Address, Monday, January 21, 2013, Washington, DCtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017c36193255970b2013-01-21T11:15:40-06:002021-01-20T17:02:31-06:00Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Inaugural Address Monday, January 21, 2013 Washington, DC As Prepared for Delivery – Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional – what makes us...MikeThe Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) Announces Unprecedented Livestream Coverage of Official Inaugural Eventstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017ee7bba1b0970d2013-01-18T17:17:00-06:002013-01-18T17:17:00-06:00PIC Announces Unprecedented Livestream Coverage of Official Inaugural Events WASHINGTON -- Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced that it will be providing unprecedented livestream video coverage of official events during the weekend of the 57th Presidential Inauguration. The livestream will provide Americans with the opportunity to take part in Inaugural events from anywhere in the country. “This will truly be America’s Inaugural celebration,” said PIC Executive Director David Cusack. “Inviting folks from across the country to join us online is one more way we’re working to make sure all Americans can share in a moment of history.” The following...MikeThe Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) Announces Inaugural Parade Participant Lineuptag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017ee7bb9e0f970d2013-01-18T12:40:00-06:002013-01-18T12:40:00-06:00PIC Announces Inaugural Parade Participant Lineup WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) released additional details about the Inaugural Parade including the list of groups planned to participate in the parade and the marching order. The Inaugural Parade will feature eight official inaugural floats, fifty-nine groups - including marching bands, mounted units, cultural organizations, and more – along with military units representing our nation’s Armed Forces. In total, more than 8,800 people and close to 200 animals will take part in the parade that follows President Obama and Vice President Biden from the Capitol down Pennsylvania Avenue after...MikeThe Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) Announces New Talent and Coverage Partnership for Inaugural Balls tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017ee7bb989b970d2013-01-18T09:31:00-06:002013-01-18T09:31:00-06:00PIC Announces New Talent and Coverage Partnership for Inaugural Balls Black Violin, Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, D-Nice, Dan Moose, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Maná added to talent lineup Pentagon Channel partnership to expand coverage of Commander-in-Chief’s Ball WASHINGTON, DC – The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced today new talent scheduled to perform at the official Inaugural balls Monday, January 21 at the Washington Convention Center. Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Chris Cornell, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson and Marc Anthony will perform at the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball, where President Obama and Vice President Biden will honor the brave men and women of our...MikeRev. Adam Hamilton, Founding Pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Selected to Deliver Sermon at National Prayer Servicetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017ee7bb9305970d2013-01-18T08:08:00-06:002013-01-18T08:08:00-06:00Rev. Adam Hamilton, Founding Pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Selected to Deliver Sermon at National Prayer Service WASHINGTON, DC – The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced today that Rev. Adam Hamilton of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection has been selected to deliver the sermon at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday, January 22. The National Prayer Service will be held at Washington National Cathedral at the conclusion of Inaugural activities and will celebrate America’s diversity of faith. “The National Prayer Service is an important tradition in the United States,” said Rev. Hamilton. “I am...MikeAmericans in all 50 States to Participate in the National Day of Service as Part of 57th Presidential Inaugurationtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017c36185210970b2013-01-17T14:20:00-06:002013-01-17T14:20:00-06:00Americans in all 50 States to Participate in the National Day of Service as Part of 57th Presidential Inauguration Americans Across the Country Respond to President Obama’s Call to Service See below for a sampling of events WASHINGTON —Americans in all 50 states have responded to President Obama and Vice President Biden’s call to service, and will be participating in the National Day of Service on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Countless Americans have signed up at www.2013pic.org/service to serve on Saturday and have pledged to ongoing service as part of the National Day of Service. In 2009, President Obama and...MikePresidential Inaugural Committee Announces Cabinet Members to Participate in National Day of Servicetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017ee7bb8e70970d2013-01-17T12:05:00-06:002013-01-17T12:05:00-06:00Presidential Inaugural Committee Announces Cabinet Members to Participate in National Day of Service WASHINGTON— The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that fifteen members of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet will take part in the National Day of Service on January 19.They will join Americans in all 50 states who are serving as part of the kick off to the 57th Presidential Inauguration. The secretaries have also pledged to perform ongoing service at www.pic2013.org/service. Continuing a tradition the First Family began four years ago, Inauguration weekend will begin with a National Day of Service to honor the life and legacy of Dr....MikePresidential Inaugural Committee Announces Eight Americans Selected as Citizen Co-Chairs for the 57th Presidential Inaugurationtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017c36184d30970b2013-01-17T07:54:00-06:002013-01-17T07:54:00-06:00Presidential Inaugural Committee Announces Eight Americans Selected as Citizen Co-Chairs for the 57th Presidential Inauguration WASHINGTON – Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced eight Americans who have been selected as Citizen Co-Chairs for the Inauguration of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Each of these remarkable Americans reflect the core values of this Administration and the theme of the 57th Presidential Inauguration: Our People. Our Future. Naming Citizen Co-Chairs is a new Inaugural tradition that President Obama and Vice President Biden decided to launch to honor all of the Americans who can relate to the stories of...MikeFoursquare Partners with Presidential Inaugural Committee on Groundbreaking Community Service Badgetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017ee7bb8a22970d2013-01-16T11:31:00-06:002013-01-16T11:31:00-06:00Foursquare Partners with Presidential Inaugural Committee on Groundbreaking Community Service Badge WASHINGTON – The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is pleased to announce that the social networking site Foursquare will release its first ever badge to reward volunteerism in conjunction with the National Day of Service. With a limited edition Inaugural Service badge, Foursquare and the PIC have partnered to recognize Americans for serving in their communities. On January 19, users can unlock the badge by participating in National Day of Service events, which are taking place in all 50 states, or by taking part in the Service Summit on the...MikeThe Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) Releases Updated Schedule of Official Inaugural Eventstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451721569e2017c36184983970b2013-01-16T10:01:00-06:002013-01-16T10:01:00-06:00PIC Releases Updated Schedule of Official Inaugural Events WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) released an updated schedule of official events for the second Inaugural of President Obama and Vice President Biden. “This Inauguration is about bringing Americans together to celebrate our shared purpose,” said David Cusack, Executive Director of the PIC. “The schedule of official public events will allow Americans across the country to participate in the celebration.” The following events will take place in Washington, DC between Saturday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 22. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 National Day of Service Summit on the National...Mike