Impressive Numbers

According to Twitter, there were 1.1 million tweets sent out during President Barack Obama’s Inaugaration Ceremony this morning beating the 82,392 tweets sent out during his 2009 inauguration.

Live Tweeting

President Obama has continually embraced social media throughout his presidency and election campaign, hosting chats on Twitter and Google+ hangouts to address citizen’s concerns and answer questions. The inauguration was no different. Under a new media team, the White House (@whitehouse) embraced social media, live tweeting the ceremony. They sent the best quotes from Obama’s Inaugural Speech as well as images of the ceremony.

Making History

Obama made history when he became the first president to mention gay rights in an inaugural address. In his speech, he said, “It is now our generation’s task to carry on what those pioneers began. For our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers, and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.”

Michelle’s Bangs

Michelle Obama’s new haircut was definitely an issue of discussion on social media.

#Anoguracetion?

The word “anoguracetion” was trending on Twitter for a while. It’s a hard word to spell but this doesn’t even come close!

Most Tweeted Moment

The most tweeted-about moment was Obama’s line saying that “we cannot mistake absolutism for principle . . .,” which drew 27,795 tweets per minute.

Celebrity Sightings

Bill Clinton photobomed Kelly Clarkson as she sang America “(My Country ‘Tis of Thee)”

Kelly Clarkson and Beyonce share a moment backstage.

What were your favorite parts of the ceremony?