• Inauguration opens with salute to military. Bush: "I can think of no better way to begin than by giving thanks for our freedom and those who make it possible." [WP, NYT, NYT]

• Republican governors and mayors approach inauguration with increasing concern about rising state and local expenditures, a consequence of federal cuts. [LAT, NYT]

• Controlled ceremony disconnects president from people. [WP, NYT]

• Anti-aircraft missiles deployed around city. [WT]

•Jenna, Barbara host concert for 10,000 with Hilary Duff, JoJo. [WT, NYT]