inauguration

'From the streets of Detroit,' a warm welcome for President Obama's second term

Sarah Cwiek — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:52:23 +0000

Events in Washington Monday honored President Obama’s inauguration, and the Martin Luther King Day holiday.

The two events also meshed at Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, where a few dozen people came to the Wright Museum to watch a live broadcast of President Obama’s second inauguration.

Stateside: Second inaugural addresses throughout history

Michigan Radio Newsroom — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:34:54 +0000

The following is a summary of a previously recorded interview. To hear the complete segment, click the audio above.

Today, President Barack Obama delivered his second inaugural address.

According to Gleaves Whitney, many second addresses are somber and straightforward.

Whitney directs the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University, and he spoke with Cyndy about the history of inaugural addresses.

“I think that Eisenhower was the first and only president to write his prayer into the inaugural address,” said Whitney.

George Washington’s second inaugural speech was the shortest in history, said Whitney.

“Second inaugural addresses usually occur after the president has been chastened by experience. The lofty optimism that often characterizes first inaugural addresses is missing," he continued.

For the entire interview, listen to the above audio.

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Stateside: Military spouses march in today's inaugural parade

Michigan Radio Newsroom — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:51:18 +0000

The following is a summary of a previously recorded interview. To hear the complete segment, click the audio above.

Among the groups that represented Michigan in today's inaugural parade was the Military Spouses of Michigan.

Jocelyn Benson, who also serves as dean of Wayne State University's Law School, is the president of the group.

The group is about a year old and provides support for spouses of service members throughout the state.

Benson spoke with Cyndy from the parade.

"It's so exciting because we honor our veterans but too often our military families are on the sidelines. To be able to recognize their sacrifices today is incredible," said Benson.

Every child marching with the group seemed to have enjoyed the experience, she noted.

"Instead of feeling isolated, we're able to provide that camaraderie for each other," said Benson.

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Michigan's 48th Governor heads to Lansing

Zoe Clark — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:28:54 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder begins his first full week of work at the state Capitol today, Laura Weber reports. Snyder was sworn in as the state's 48^th governor on Saturday. He told a crowd in front of the Capitol building that the state needs to move into the future with a positive attitude.

It is also time to be bold. I’ve been cautioned by many that expectations are already too high. We shouldn’t walk away from high expectations, it’s time to deliver on high expectations.

It's expected that Snyder will start signing his first executive orders to reorganize state government as soon as this week.

Plans continue for Snyder's inauguration

Zoe Clark — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:57:36 +0000

Governor-elect Rick Snyder's inaugural day activities have been confirmed. The governor-elect will be sworn in as Michigan's 48th governor on January 1st, 2011. According to The Detroit Free Press, here's what we know:

The inaugural will last just one day. Previous Michigan Governors' inaugurations have continued over more than one day and in multiple cities.
Governor-elect Snyder will take the oath of office at noon outside of the Capitol building in Lansing. That will be followed by a receiving line that will take place inside.
An inaugural celebration will take place at 8 PM in East Lansing at Michigan State University. Tickets are required for the event at a cost of $125.

Swearing in ceremonies will also take place on January 1st for Lt. Gov.-elect Brian Calley, Secretary of State-elect Ruth Johnson and Attorney General-elect Bill Schuette.