January 19th, 2009
09:52 AM ET
Watch Inauguration on CNN.com Live; Share the Moment with Your Facebook Friends!

We're very excited about something we're planning to offer you on the day of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, so we wanted to give you a sneak peek. Naturally, you’ll be able to watch the Inauguration on CNN.com Live... but you’ll also be able share the experience with your friends!

During the 2008 Election, we noticed a lot of people kept up with race results online or on TV while also posting on Facebook. It was fun to watch our friends' status updates and see the full range of emotions within our own personal communities. So, we thought why not combine the best of both worlds and bring all of your Facebook friends into the CNN.com Live player?

For the last couple of months we’ve worked closely with Facebook on this idea, and on Jan. 20, will debut a special Inauguration Day version of the CNN.com Live player that offers users the ability to update their Facebook status directly from the player.

Whether you're planning to watch the Inauguration on TV or online, and regardless of whether or not you are an Obama supporter, go to Facebook now and RSVP for the event. We've already got more than a million RSVPs! And then on Tuesday, Jan. 20, go to CNN.com Live beginning at 8am ET to watch any and all of the day’s events, ranging from the parade to the speech to all the parties! Don’t forget to RSVP?

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January 19th, 2009
10:22 am ET
 

I'm posting this comment and if it's the wrong place to address my thoughts, I apologise.

I understand that I cannot convince you to start removing most of the data and art that appears all over the screen that the viewer sees when watching CNN. Although, it would be nice. What I am asking is that tomorrow during the Inaugural events that most of these distractions be dropped. How about concentrating on the most important news event of the day and catch the viewers up with other breaking news when there is a lull in the Inaugural events. And while I'm trying to convince you to drop all the distracting stuff onscreen, how about reminding people that just because there is a live mic in front of them, it's not necessary to always be talking. Let the viewers watch what is happening and trust that they will be able to fill in their own thoughts and fellings. Sometimes, less really is more.

Posted by: Tom DesLauriers
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January 19th, 2009
11:50 am ET
 

love and congratulations from a senior canadian woman who was married to a black man frm Mississsipi in the early 60's. I remember the hate but today I feel the love. it is so heart warming to see the happiness in Cnn staff 's eyes. Tony' Soledad, TJ DON L and others. They have this wondsful opportunity to report and share in Black pride and American pride as apposed to Black crime. I am so very happy for all who find hope in this new day. as a Canadian woman with bi-racial children and grand-children
my prayers are with Mr. and Mrs Obama and may ew all take this journey with them. Thank you CNN for you staff that looks like the America we hope for. Keep the feeling of love and hope alive

Posted by: teri kirby(windsor ontario)
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January 19th, 2009
2:12 pm ET
 

We have all been in awe today, as we watched Martin Luther King's speech. We would like to thank you for airing it in its entirety.

Thank you also for the coverage of this most special day.

We would like to mention something about the graphics that you have been showing between commercials of Dr. King and President Obama.

One in particular – President's Obama's profile, where he has his arm extended to the crowd, does look too "Hitler-esque", in our opinion. Not an attractive graphic, and certainly not in keeping with his persona and America. There are so many wonderful images, this one seems a poor choice.

We are anxious to witness tomorrow's Inauguration and wouldn't dream of watching it anywhere else. thank you for it all!

Posted by: joni aldrich
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January 19th, 2009
10:15 pm ET
 

I am so overwhelmed with joy and love for what GOD has done I cannot hold back the tears. I am a native New Orleanian and have lived in California 30 years. Obama is uniting this country already and my faith tells me this is just the beginning. My prayers goes out to the Obama family. I pray that God will build a fence around them and keep them from all hurt, harm and danger.

Posted by: Glenda Ann Wilbert-Randall
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January 20th, 2009
11:09 am ET
 

realy its very well obama become the 44th president in usa we appreciate and we say we wait u ur promises to change the wolrd and we hope that u will fioght somali terrorist and recognize somliland country as indepedent

Posted by: difaac
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January 20th, 2009
11:18 am ET
 

I noticed all of the living past Vice-Presidents entered the Inaugural platform came in as a group. I'm wondering why they are never gathered together in the same way as the recent meeting of all of the living ex-Presidents. It seems like their advice to Biden would be valuable.

Posted by: Beth
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January 20th, 2009
2:12 pm ET
 

Wolf Blitzer was incorrect when he stated that in his Inaugural address that Obama directed a warning to Muslims. He should make a public correction. It was misinterpreted by Blitzer, Obama was speaking to all leaders, not Muslims alone. Here is what Obama said:

To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect.

To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict or blame their society's ills on the West, know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.
To those...

(APPLAUSE)

To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

Thank you.

Cathy Harrington
Ludington, Michigan

Posted by: Rev Cathy Harrington
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January 20th, 2009
4:00 pm ET
 

Very dissapointed with the coverage....to much talking during the parade...nobody cares what you all think....lets hear the crowds!!!! To many commericals. Very Sad I normally watch CNN...I had to watch FOX today....Sad Day for me !!!!!!

Posted by: John
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