History is often taught in a classroom or read about in books.  Today, College of Charleston students watched history happen live on television.

Across the country millions celebrated as President Barack Obama took the oath of office.

You can own a piece of history, thanks to the Post & Courier. The paper will be selling tomorrow’s edition, along with a commemorative coin of President Barack Obama, with a Lowcountry quote. All this, for only $2.

Listen to portions of Barack Obama’s inaugural address after taking the oath of office as the 44th President of the United States.

Barack Obama was sworn in Tuesday as the 44th President of the United States.  Read the full text of inaugural address.

Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th President of the United States before an enormous crowd packing the National Mall from the Capitol to the Washington Monument.

Tuesday, millions of Americans will sit in front of their TV’s, watching the inauguration of President-Elect Barack obama. And across the Lowcountry, events are being held. Here’s a list of a few.

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Monday that he never thought he’d see an African-American become president and predicts he’ll feel vindicated after decades fighting for civil rights.

Brooklan Baptist Church choir director talks about preparating the chior to sing at the Inaugural Opening Concert Sunday afternoon on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Obama’s heritage helped inspire voters during the campaign.  The law enforcement community fears it could draw people who are not ready to see a black man in the White House.

Michelle Obama has said as first lady she intends to speak out on women’s issues, national service and military families.

As many as four million are expected to be in the nation’s capital for the inaugural festivities, shattering the record of 1.2 million that traveled to Washington when Lyndon Johnson took the oath of office in 1965.

The first openly gay Episcopal bishop will say a prayer at the Lincoln Memorial for one of President-elect Barack Obama’s first inauguration events.

Every metro bus that can run will be pressed into service on inaugural day to support and backup what are expected to be heavily overloaded trains beginning early January 20th.

President-elect Barack Obama is defending his choice of Pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inauguration.