From the transition team:
"Washington, D.C. - On January 20th, President-elect Barack Obama will
take the oath of office using the same Bible upon which President
Lincoln was sworn in at his first inauguration. The Bible is currently
part of the collections of the Library of Congress. Though there is no
constitutional requirement for the use of a Bible during the
swearing-in, Presidents have traditionally used Bibles for the
ceremony, choosing a volume with personal or historical significance.
President-elect Obama will be the first President sworn in using the
Lincoln Bible since its initial use in 1861.
'President-elect Obama is deeply honored that the Library of Congress
has made the Lincoln Bible available for use during his swearing-in,'
said Presidential Inaugural Committee Executive Director Emmett
Beliveau. 'The President-elect is committed to holding an Inauguration
that celebrates America's unity, and the use of this historic Bible
will provide a powerful connection to our common past and common
heritage.' "
History Watch
Guess which bible Obama is going to be sworn in on...