Credentials

The Senate media galleries are responsible for press credentials for authorized media personnel covering the Inaugural ceremonies. The following galleries covered the 55th Inauguration:

Facts & Firsts

Looking for unique trivia about previous Inaugurals? Trying to find the first time something happened at a swearing-in?
Look at our facts and firsts.

Historical Info

Find information about each President's swearing-in — from Washington to Bush — including Vice President, Bible used, weather on that day, swearing-in date, and more in the History section.

News Releases

Date	Release
Jan. 14, 2005	2005 Inaugural Luncheon Details Announced
Jan. 10, 2005	Inaugural Ticket Distribution Begins; Ticket Redesign Most Extensive in History
Jan. 5, 2005	Senator Lott Announces 2005 Inaugural Program
Dec. 9, 2004	New 2005 Section Added to Inaugural Website
Dec. 1, 2004	'A Vision of America' Selected as 2005 Presidential Inaugural Theme
Oct. 6, 2004	Chairman Lott Drives Symbolic 'First Nail' for 2005 Inaugural Platform (video)
Oct. 4, 2004	Nail Driving Ceremony for 2005 Inaugural to Take Place at 11 a.m. Wednesday October 6
Sept. 22, 2004	2005 JCCIC Website Now Provides Comprehensive History of Nation’s Inaugurals
June 21, 2004	2005 Inaugural Committee Opens Offices, Launches Website
April 1, 2004	U.S. Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi Elected Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies