What a great day!

I have little time right now to share. Suffice it to say, it was an awesome day for our country. I can share for now some of the photos from the day with some brief descriptions. For starters, the above photo is the best shot I could get of the actual Presidential Oath being sworn by President Obama. Please enjoy the rest!

Best wishes,

Mayor Morrissey

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Early morning just getting to the Mall west of the Washington Monument. They are replaying Sunday's concert video on the video screen.

A shot looking toward the Lincoln Memorial from the Washington Monument as people making their way east toward the Capitol Building:

I was making good time headed down Independence Avenue south of the Mall headed toward 1st Street and the "Orange" Section where I was seated.

Then the lines started to converge and progress for me and everyone else got a lot slower.

And slower still....

And downright crazy...

This is a shot of the lines outside of the Orange and Blue Gates!

We finally got inside the gate. Here is a shot of the approach just outside of the viewing stands.

And the wait was well worth it!

Below, a shot looking west toward the Washington Monument showcasing the massive crowd .

A shot here of me prior to the start of the ceremony.

...And no I don't know who the man is to my left looking on. But everyone was friendly and polite.

A shot showing me fully bundled up as the temperature dropped.

A final shot of the President delivering his Inaugural Address (pictured at the bottom left) and showcasing the majestic and inspiring stage and backdrop.

I am headed tonight to the Illinois Home States Ball. I'll be back home tomorrow!

Take care,

Mayor Morrissey