Barack Obama's 2009 Inaugural Address: Resources

Maybe this isn't necessarily the most unbiased place to go, but here's the official government rundown on the nation's 44th president.

A British newspaper, The Telegraph, presents everything you could possibly want to know about American presidential inaugurations. Many British people love following American politics like Americans love following Prince George's latest fashion statements.

A movie starring Woody Harrelson as John McCain's political advisor (and Julianne Moore in an eerily convincing Sarah Palin wig). This is a good look into what happened during the 2008 campaign. Although it is told from a Republican point of view, it's somewhat biased toward the Democrats.

An HBO documentary covering Obama's win in 2008. It focuses on his historic accomplishment of becoming the first African American president.

America's most iconic newspaper carried a lengthy article about Obama's swearing-in.

This Huffington Post article does a nice job of summarizing the main criticisms people had of Obama's 2009 inaugural address. Some people said it was pretty cliché.

YouTube carries the complete footage of the 2009 inauguration. It's a nice thing to throw on in the background while you're studying.

Many people remember the 2009 inauguration for the fact that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts messed up the most important part: the oath of office. Can you catch his mistake?

If you want insight into the mind of the man who helped write most of Obama's speeches, including the 2009 inaugural address, check out Jon Favreau's podcast. Be warned: there is much political bias here.

A compilation of professional photos from the 2009 inauguration. It includes photos of not only Obama, but also the folks in attendance. Also, Dick Cheney in a wheelchair.

With the Obama family in the center, this wide shot shows just how many people were at the 2009 inauguration. A lot. Just don't tell his immediate successor that.