Coronation Feat: Secure-ish
•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, Barbarahost concert for 10,000 withHilary Duff, JoJo. [ WT , NYT ]