See also President and Obama

"Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave our children is just a little bit better than the one we inhabit today" says President-elect Obama.

Presidential Transition Resources - links to leadership positions to be filled (most current versions of the plum and prune books), detailed guidance on records and ethics for nominees and appointees, transition laws and inaugural information (GSA)

Office of the President Elect - President Elect Obama: daily news on the Presidential transition beginning with Senator Obama's speech on November 4, 2008; biographies of the president, vice president and their spouses. High level posts to be filled, job applications, and an opportunity to "share your story."

• Obama weekly radio address - the weekly Democratic address has been released as a web video. It will also continue to air on the radio.

Presidential Inauguration 09 - District of Columbia's 2009 presidential inauguration website "will assist you in finding valuable information about the events surrounding the 56th Presidential Inauguration, including lodging information, transportation, security measures and closures." Also includes photos of past inaugurations, fun facts about the inauguration, and links to related websites.

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Brookings: The Presidential Transition - 2008-2009 presidential transition will examine "policy challenges, with public discussions, memos to the president-elect, and a weekly podcast." Browse sections for the memos, podcasts, briefing room, online chats, events, and historical political advice and policy on the presidency. {Brookings Institution}