President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with poet Richard Blanco during the ceremonial swearing-in West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Poets rarely have the chance to speak directly to history, to bring listening millions together with their ...

On Jan. 20, 2009, Barack Obama made history when he was sworn in as the first Black president of the United States. Alongside his wife and former First Lady, Michelle, his inauguration signified ...

This year, Inauguration Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20. In honor of the day, you’ll find a collection of stirring Inauguration Day quotes spoken by U.S. presidents or poets during inaugurations ...

This year’s Peace Ball featured author Angela Davis, who spoke ... and Poets hosted the 2025 Inaugural Peace Ball, which first started in 2009 with the inauguration of President Obama.

Traditionally, it is customary for former presidents and their spouses to attend the inauguration of a newly elected president, regardless of political affiliation. (Reuters) Michelle Obama ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama ... at each inauguration since 2008, including Trump's first inaugural in 2017, as she and her husband were leaving the White House. In 2023, she spoke about ...

As Bush and Obama were later spotted interacting with each other at Trump's inauguration, a lip reader attempted to decipher what they exactly spoke about. A deaf TikToker named Jackie Jackie ...

A video of Barack Obama and George W. Bush laughing together during Donald Trump's inauguration has gained traction online.

Former president Barack Obama is still anticipated to attend the official swearing-in event. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are also among the other ...

Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to ... Michelle Obama shared a poignant message during the build-up to President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the former first ...