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                   I will always think of this performance now when I hear                                          "America The Beautiful!" Watch: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Performance at the Inauguration by LDS Living Staff  | Jan. 20, 2017 Videos Mormon Life Just after Vice President Mike Pence took the vice presidential oath of  office using the Reagan family Bible, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir  performed this inspiring rendition of "America the Beautiful," accompanied by the United States Marine Band known as  The President's Own. Their performance came right before President Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office and delivered his inaugural address. Watch their incredible performance: And check out these fun photos from the event: ...

Today was an historic day!  Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, in a very peaceful transition of power.  Yes, the protesters were in some places, but President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were very gracious and helpful to the Trumps.  I send my best wishes for any of you reading this entry, that you may have freedom and peace in your own respective countries.  I hope we all have a better life ahead. Our son, Wayne, is in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and they sang at the inauguration.  He is the 4th from the bottom, in the row of men on the left.  Below is a photo I took from our TV in just the last 5 minutes when President Trump and his wife and their 10 year old son were walking in the Inaugural Parade for just a few minutes -- a challenge for the security to take care of! January 20, 2017 Governments SCRIPTURE OF THE  DAY  Doctrine & Covenants 134:1 "We ...