A. writes:
On January 20, 2005, George W. Bush and Vice President Cheney will be inaugurated
for a second term as President and Vice President of the United States. The
55th Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) organizes, plans, and executes
most Inaugural celebration activities as well as works to select participants
for the Inaugural parade and assign credentials to media covering the
Inauguration and surrounding festivities. All Americans are invited to share
in this historic celebration.
Executive Committee
Mercer and Gabrielle Reynolds of Ohio, Co-Chairs of the Presidential Inaugural
Committee. Ambassador Reynolds served as the National Finance Chairman of
Bush-Cheney 2004. Ambassador Reynolds served as Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Switzerland, and as
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America
to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Ambassador and Mrs. Reynolds served
as Co-Chairs for the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Bill and Kathy DeWitt of Ohio, Co-Chairs of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Mr. DeWitt is the Co-Chairman of Reynolds, DeWitt and Company, a Cincinnati-based
investment firm. Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt served as Co-Chairs for the 2001
Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Brad Freeman of California, Co-Chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Mr. Freeman is a founding partner of Freeman Spogli & Co., a private
investment firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Mr. Freeman served
as Co-Chair for the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Jeanne L. Phillips of Texas, Chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Ambassador Phillips served as the Representative of the United States of
America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Ambassador
Phillips served as Executive Director of the 2001 Presidential Inaugural
Committee. Ambassador Phillips is a Texas businesswoman.
Greg Jenkins of Virginia, Executive Director of the Presidential Inaugural
Committee. Mr. Jenkins has served as Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director of Presidential Advance for the past two years.
Finance Committee Members:
Nancy and Rich Kinder of Texas, Finance Chairs Dawn and Al Hoffman of Florida,
Honorary Finance Chairs Dawn and Roland Arnall of California, Finance Co-Chairs
Marcie and Bruce Benson of Colorado, Finance Co-Chairs Sue Ellen and Joe
Canizaro of Louisiana, Finance Co-Chairs Germaine and Jim Culbertson of North
Carolina, Finance Co-Chairs Marilyn and Sam Fox of Missouri, Finance Co-Chairs
Martha and Dwight Schar of Virginia, Finance Co-Chairs Patty and Roger Williams
of Texas, Finance Co-Chairs
Thank you for expressing interest in attending the 55th Presidential
Inauguration. Due to overwhelming public interest in this special week of
celebration, we are unable to make additional tickets available for your
consideration at this time.
We are pleased to provide you with information regarding non-ticketed access
to the following public inaugural events:
“A Celebration of Freedom”
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
The Ellipse
Outdoor Event
4:00-6:00 p.m.
This celebration will combine diverse musical artists, entertainers, American
success stories, special effects and videos. The show will conclude with
remarks by the Vice President and the President, followed by a grand finale
musical performance and a fireworks display.
Non-ticketed general admission to the Celebration of Freedom will be available
in the areas surrounding the Ellipse. Additionally, the fireworks will be
easily viewable from the Mall and elsewhere in the Washington, D.C. area.
Oath of Office Ceremony
Thursday, January 20, 2005
U.S. Capitol
Outdoor Event
12:00 Noon
President George W. Bush will be sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice
William Rehnquist and deliver his second inaugural address on the west front
of the U.S. Capitol. Speaker Dennis Hastert will administer the oath of office
to Vice President Dick Cheney. Joining them will be their families, members
of the Cabinet and Administration, members of the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives, U.S. Supreme Court, Diplomatic Corps, Joint Chiefs of Staff,
and other invited guests.
The Reverend Dr. Luis Leon will deliver the invocation for the ceremony and
Pastor Kribyjon Caldwell will deliver the benediction. Mezzo-Sopranos, Susan
Graham and Denise Graves will perform during the program. Once the Presidential
oath is taken, the military will render a 21-gun salute, the Army Herald
Trumpets will play “Four Ruffles and Flourishes” and the U.S. Marine
Band will play “Hail to the Chief.”
Non-ticketed general admission to the Oath of Office Ceremony will be available
on the Mall beginning on 4th Street, S.W.
Presidential Inaugural Parade
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Pennsylvania Avenue
Outdoor Event
2:00-4:30 p.m.
Following the oath of office, the Inauguration Parade will escort the President
from the Capitol to the White House. Military units, civilian bands, and
representatives of all 50 states will march in the parade and viewing is
open to the public all along the 1.7 mile route. The parade route starts
at the intersection of Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues and continues
down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
Non-ticketed general admission to the Presidential Inaugural Parade will
be available along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Due to large crowds and security procedures, please arrive early to all
Inaugural events.
All Inaugural events will be wheelchair accessible.
