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Resource Center) fue creado para apoyar los programas de la Embajada de
los Estados Unidos de América. Brinda información actualizada oficial y
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    Estados Unidos.

-   Links to Internet sites other than official US Government sites
    (State Department, US Department of Commerce, etc.) should not be
    construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein.

**INTERNET**

**SITIOS DE GOBIERNO**

**America.gov: de Estados Unidos al Mundo. Transición: La Administración
Obama**

<http://www.america.gov/esp/uspolitics/elections/index.html>

Este sitio ofrece información sobre la política exterior, la cultura y
la vida estadounidenses. La Oficina de Programas de Información
Internacional del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos produce y
mantiene este sitio.

> **\-\-\-\--. Introducción**
>
> <http://www.america.gov/esp/uspolitics/elections/index.html>
>
> **\-\-\-\--. Presidente Electo**
>
> <http://www.america.gov/esp/uspolitics/elections/index.html>
>
> **\-\-\--. Próximo Gabinete**
>
> <http://www.america.gov/esp/uspolitics/elections/cabinet.html>

**Change**

<http://change.gov/espanol/paginas/presidentelect>

Sitio oficial de la Oficina del presidente electo y del Vicepresidente.

> **\-\-\-\--. Presidente Electo Barack Obama**
>
> <http://change.gov/espanol/paginas/presidentelect/>
>
> Biografía del Presidente Electo.
>
> **\-\-\-\--. Vicepresidente Joe Biden**
>
> <http://change.gov/espanol/paginas/vicepresidentelect/>
>
> Biografía del Vicepresidente.

**DC Presidential Inaugural Committee (DC PIC)**

[**http://www.inauguration.dc.gov/**](http://www.inauguration.dc.gov/)

The Government of the District of Columbia provides logistical
coordination and support for the inaugural activities, working in close
coordination with its federal, regional and private sector partners to
ensure seamless oversight and integrated management.

> **\-\-\-\--. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)**
>
> [**http://www.inauguration.dc.gov/faqs.asp**](http://www.inauguration.dc.gov/faqs.asp)

**Foreign Press Centers\
<http://www.fpc.state.gov/>**

Provides foreign-based journalists with a variety of services to help
them report on American society, politics and culture. The centers also
work with US Embassy Public Affairs offices overseas to assist foreign
correspondents visiting the United States on assignment or participating
in U.S. government-sponsored professional reporting tours. The United
States Department of State has Foreign Press Centers in Washington, D.C.
and New York.

**Gobierno USA. Proceso de transición y toma de posesión 2009**

[**http://www.usa.gov/gobiernousa/Temas/Votaciones/Elecciones2008.shtml?toggleTo=en_Presidential_Inauguration_2009:\_President-elect_Barack_Obama:\_USA.gov**](http://www.usa.gov/gobiernousa/Temas/Votaciones/Elecciones2008.shtml?toggleTo=en_Presidential_Inauguration_2009:_President-elect_Barack_Obama:_USA.gov)

Información oficial sobre los resultados de las elecciones
presidenciales en los Estados Unidos, el proceso de transición y la toma
de posesión.

**Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies**

[**http://inaugural.senate.gov/index.cfm**](http://inaugural.senate.gov/index.cfm)

> **\-\-\-\--. Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
> (JCCIC)**
>
> [**http://inaugural.senate.gov/cmte/**](http://inaugural.senate.gov/cmte/)
>
> JCCIC plans and executes all Inaugural activities at the United States
> Capitol, including the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony of the President
> and Vice President of the United States and the traditional Inaugural
> luncheon that follows.
>
> **\-\-\-\--. Members**\
> Consist of 6 members as: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Chairman (D-CA); Sen.
> Harry Reid U.S. Senate Majority Leader (D-NV); Sen. Bob Bennett
> Ranking Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
> (R-UT); Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of
> Representatives (D-CA); Rep. Steny Hoyer U.S. House of Representatives
> Majority Leader (D-MD); Rep. John Boehner U.S. House of
> Representatives Republican Leader (R-OH).
>
> **\-\-\-\--. Inaugural History\
> **<http://inaugural.senate.gov/history/>\
> America's citizens have witnessed the Inauguration ceremonies of the
> President and Vice President of the United States from the first
> Inauguration of George Washington, in New York City, in 1789, to today
> as each president has offered a vision for America's future, that
> reflects on the heritage of Inaugurations past. A selection of
> historical Inaugural images and a typical day for the president-elect,
> from the morning worship service to the nighttime Inaugural balls can
> be find here.
>
> **\-\-\-\--. Facts and Firsts**\
> <http://inaugural.senate.gov/history/factsandfirsts/index.cfm>\
> A historical look at the Inaugural Ceremonies 1789-2005.
>
> **\-\-\--. Swearing-In Ceremony**\
> <http://inaugural.senate.gov/2009/ceremony.cfm>\
> The Swearing-in ceremony takes place on the West Front of the U.S.
> Capitol with the president-elect being sworn-in by 12 noon on January
> 20.  Amendment XX to the U.S. Constitution states that the term of the
> President expires at noon on January 20.
>
> **2009 Inaugural Events**\
> <http://inaugural.senate.gov/2009/>\
> A New Birth of Freedom" commemorates the 200th anniversary of
> Lincoln's birth and expresses Lincoln's hope that the sacrifice of
> those who died to preserve the nation shall lead to "a new birth of
> freedom" for it. Includes also the Platform Construction Photos where
> you can find weekly photos of the platform being constructed on the
> West Front of the U.S. Capitol and the Nail Driving Ceremony where
> also you can see pictures of the ceremony that kicks off the
> preparation for the inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C.
>
> **\-\-\-\--. Luncheon\
> <http://inaugural.senate.gov/luncheon/>\
> **Features cuisine reflecting the home states of the new President and
> Vice President, as well as the theme of the Inauguration, the Luncheon
> program includes speeches, gift presentations from the JCCIC, and
> toasts to the new administration. You can find the Luncheon Menu, the
> China to be used; the gifts given to President and Vice President and
> the flowers that will decorate the tables.
>
> **\-\-\-\--. National Weather Service Forecast Office:
> Baltimore/Washington. Presidential Inauguration Weather**\
> <http://www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/Historic_Events/Inauguration/Inauguration.html>\
> Includes data of the several Presidential Inauguration Weather.
>
> **2008-2009 Presidential Transition Resource\
> **<http://directory.presidentialtransition.gov/index.cfm>\
> The Presidential Transition Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-293) authorizes the
> General Services Administration (GSA) to develop a transition
> directory in consultation with the National Archives and Records
> Administration (NARA). The transition directory is a compilation of
> Federal publications and materials with supplementary materials
> developed by the Administrator that provides information on the
> officers, organization, and statutory and administrative authorities,
> functions, duties, responsibilities, and mission of each department
> and agency.

**OTROS SITIOS**

**Crystal Ball. University of Virginia. Center for Politics**

[**http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/article.php?id=LJS2009010801**](http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/article.php?id=LJS2009010801)

Inaugurations Past and Present.

**The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC)**

###### <http://www.pic2009.org/content/home/>

The Pic will organize an inclusive and accessible inauguration that
reflects the new Administration\'s commitment to leadership that sets
aside partisanship and unites the nation around our shared values and
ideals at the direction of President-elect Obama and Vice
President-elect Biden.

> **\-\-\-\--. Inaugural Schedule**
>
> <http://www.pic2009.org/pages/schedule>\
> The Presidential Inaugural Committee has outlined a preliminary
> schedule of official inaugural events that underscores our commitment
> to holding an inaugural that is open, accessible, and brings us all
> together in a spirit of unity.

**The Smithsonian Institution**

[**http://newsdesk.si.edu/kits/si_inaguration/default.htm**](http://newsdesk.si.edu/kits/si_inaguration/default.htm)

The Smithsonian has participated in inaugurations since the 1800s. In
celebration of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, the Smithsonian will
feature exhibitions and public programs related to the presidency from
Saturday, Jan. 17, through Tuesday, Jan. 20.

**EN PUBLICACIONES PERIÓDICAS**

Además de la información que se encuentra disponible en Internet, el IRC
cuenta con acceso a bases de datos que ofrecen el texto completo de más
de 10.000 publicaciones periódicas. Estos son, a modo de ejemplo,
algunos artículos recientes sobre el desarrollo de pequeñas y medianas
empresas.

Además de la información que se encuentra disponible en Internet, el IRC
cuenta con acceso a bases de datos que ofrecen el texto completo de más
de 10.000 publicaciones periódicas. Estos son, a modo de ejemplo,
algunos artículos e informes recientes sobre la Transición hacia la
Nueva Administración.

**E-Journal. "Transition to a new Administration". U. S. Department of
State. Office of International Information Programs (IIP). January
2009.**

[**http://www.america.gov/publications/ejournalusa.html**](http://www.america.gov/publications/ejournalusa.html)

**"The 2009 American Presidential Inauguration: A Guide for Foreign
Media from The Washington Foreign Press Center".** January 8, 2009. 9
pages**.**

<http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/113781.pdf>

**"President Bush Welcomes President-Elect Obama, Former President
Clinton, Former President Bush and Former President Carter to the White
House**\
**(Oval Office)".** The White House**.** Office of the Press
Secretary**.** January 7, 2009.**\
**<http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2009/01/20090107-3.html>

**"Toma de posesión celebra continuidad de democracia estadounidense.
Barack Obama prestará juramento al cargo a mediodía el 20 de enero de
2009".** America.gov**.** December 29, 2008.

**"VOA Online Discussion: Presidential Transition, Executive Power"**.
Guest: Dr. James Pfiffner, Public Policy Expert. Moderator Erin
Brummett. December 17, 2008.

<http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-12-17-Executive-Power.cfm>

Transcript.

**"Memo to the President: Redefine America's Global Development
Cooperation"**. Brookings Institution. Colin I. Bradford. December 10,
2008.\
<http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2008/1210_global_development_memo.aspx>\
**\[Note: contains copyrighted material\]**

**"President-elect Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. What to
Expect".** Patton Boggs. December 6, 2008.

<http://www.pattonboggs.com/files/News/ecc08749-57fb-4661-b720-0e5008939d82/Presentation/NewsAttachment/a010bcc1-c7d4-44b3-8e63-07087426f819/WASHINGTON-%234977208-v10-2008_Election_Analysis.pdf>\
**\[Note: contains copyrighted material\]**

**"Barack Obama: 44o presidente de Estados Unidos".** Departmento de
Estado. Oficina de Programas de Información Internacional (IIP)**.**
Noviembre 2008. 10 páginas.
<http://www.america.gov/media/pdf/books/obamasp.pdf#popup>

**"Moving toward a 21^st^ Century Right-To-Know Agenda: Recommendations
to President-Elect Obama and Congress"**. Right to Know Community.
November 2008. <http://www.ombwatch.org/21strtkrecs.pdf>

**"Presidential Transitions: Issues Involving Outgoing and Incoming
Administrations"**. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
L. Elaine Halchin. Web posted November 1, 2008.

<http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/111866.pdf>

**\[Note: contains copyrighted material\]**

**"Fact Sheet: Ensuring a Smooth and Effective Presidential
Transition".** The White House. Office of the Press Secretary. October
28, 2009.

<http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/10/20081028-1.html>\
**\[Note: contains copyrighted material\]**

**EN MULTIMEDIA**

**America.gov. Departamento de Estado. Oficina de Programas de
Información Internacional (IIP). Multimedia**

<http://www.america.gov/esp/multimedia.html>

> **\-\-\-\--. Galería de Fotos El mundo reacciona ante la elección de
> Barack Obama**
>
> <http://www.america.gov/esp/multimedia/photogallery.html#/4110/elect_08_sp/>
>
> **\-\-\-\--. Podcast: [Política de Transición: Asuntos principales
> para la Administración
> Obama](http://stream.state.gov/streamvol/libmedia/usinfo/4770/esp/ia_esp_121908_e08_transition.mp3).**
> (Mp3 - 5:28 min/2,6 Mb)
> [**http://stream.state.gov/streamvol/libmedia/usinfo/4770/esp/ia_esp_121908_e08_transition.mp3**](http://stream.state.gov/streamvol/libmedia/usinfo/4770/esp/ia_esp_121908_e08_transition.mp3)

**The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC). Inaugural Blog**

<http://www.pic2009.org/blog>

You can find the latest news on the Inauguration published by the where
The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC).

**Weblog. The IBM Center for the Business of Government**

<http://transition2008.wordpress.com/>\
The IBM Center launched this blog in April 2007 to spark a dialogue on
the 2008-2009 Presidential Transition and to identify the toughest
management challenges facing future government leaders.

**YouTube**

<http://uk.youtube.com/inauguration>

You can upload videos related with the Inauguration activities.

**Twitter**

<http://twitter.com/obamainaugural>

A free service that lets you keep in touch with people through the
exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you
doing?

**Flickr**

<http://www.flickr.com/photos/inauguration>

You can find here daily photos from the site of the inauguration on the
steps of the US Capitol.

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