Before they were sworn into office, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden named their honorary co-chairs for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. The following Americans served as Co-Chairs:
President Jimmy Carter
President George H. W. Bush
President William J. Clinton
Mayor Adrian Fenty
Senator Dick Durbin
Senator Dick Lugar
Senator Claire McCaskill
Representative Tammy Baldwin
Representative Artur Davis
Representative Ray Lahood
Representative Linda Sánchez
General Colin Powell
Hunter and Kathleen Biden
Craig Robinson
Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng
Related: More About Barack Obama | More About Michelle Obama
Inauguration Day 2009 Co-Chairs
From Jennifer Roche, former About.com Guide
Barack Obama's half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, served as one of the honorary Co-Chairs of the Inauguration.
Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesMore About Barack Obama
More About January Events in Chicago
More Barack Obama Photos
Related Articles
- Witnessing History: One Lesbian's Experience at Barack Obama's Inau...
- Presidential Inauguration - Music Performances at Barack Obama's Inaugu...
- San Francisco Inauguration Events - Barack Obama Inauguration Events in San...
- Obama Inauguration 2009 - Fast Facts about Inauguration Day 2009 - Barack O...
- Boston Inauguration Events - Find a Boston Inauguration Party and Toast Pre...
Related Searches representative tammy baldwin senator dick durbin senator claire mccaskill mayor adrian fenty senator dick lugar president jimmy carter
Explore Chicago
Must Reads
- Outdoor Dining in Chicago
- May 2012 Events in Chicago
- June 2012 Events
- Visiting the Art Institute of Chicago
- A Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Most Popular
By Category
- About.com
- Cities & Towns
- Chicago
- Government, Laws, Education
- Inauguration 2009 - Barack Obama Inauguration Honorary Co-Chairs
©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.
A part of The New York Times Company.