White House
World War II pilot invited to Obama's inauguration
Colonel McGee is one of the exclusive few to receive an invitation to Barack Obama's inauguration.
Inside White House
Can Obama address match Abe Lincoln's gold standard?
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Most inauguration speeches are dross. But a few inspire and unite the nation – and today America expects nothing less of its 44th president
'W' leaves note for Obama in Oval Office desk
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Continuing a White House ritual, President George Bush left a note in the Oval Office for President-elect Barack Obama today, wishing him well as he takes the reins of the executive branch.
Through the keyhole at the White House
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Tomorrow morning, the Obamas will wake up in some pretty cool digs. From FDR's private cinema to the bed where Barbra Streisand laid her head, Rupert Cornwell peers through the keyhole of America's historic – and iconic – First Residence
The new stars of Obama's West Wing
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Forget CJ Cregg and Toby Ziegler. The new President's inner circle is infinitely more compelling than the cast of the hitTV show. Guy Adams introduces them
The long search for Kennedy's successor
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
This afternoon, when Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office, America's quest to find a truly transformational leader will finally be over.
The insider's guide to Obama's new Washington power map
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Where will Michelle get her hair cut? Where will David Axelrod thrash out budget deals at 2am? And where will Jon Favreau grab his sausage sandwiches to go?
Obama Quiz: The answers
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
So, how well do you know Barack?
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Every detail of his early life, marriage and political career has been under the microscope for months. But how much of his biography can you recite? John Walsh is your quizmaster
The White House: A cardboard cutout
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
It's the Oval Office, but not as we know it. Artist Thomas Demand built a life-sized replica – and then destroyed it. Rob Sharp finds out why
Obama's Inauguration Day poem
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Elizabeth Alexander, the inaugural poet, will be continuing a grand tradition when her verse is declaimed today, says Boyd Tonkin
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Who's who in the West Wing
Forget Josh Lyman and Toby Ziegler. The people closest to the 44th US President are far more exciting than the characters in the show
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