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Inauguration 2013

5:11 pm

Tue April 16, 2013

Slay, Green Take Oaths At City Hall

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Mayor Francis Slay delivers his inaugural address on April 16, 2013, just days before becoming the longest-serving mayor in St. Louis history.

By Rachel Lippmann

St. Louis mayor Francis Slay says he's approaching his historic fourth term with "hope and optimism."

Slay and Comptroller Darlene Green took their oaths of office just after noon today at City Hall. He's the first mayor elected to a fourth, four-year term and will become the longest-serving in the city's history at the end of the month.

Missouri Inauguration Day

2:28 pm

Mon January 14, 2013

Nixon Sworn In As Mo. Governor, Begins Second Term

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Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon (D) takes the oath of office on Jan. 14th, 2013, prior to beginning his second term. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder (R) is on the far right side of the photo.

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Gov. Jay Nixon (D) delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in.

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A flyover by four Missouri National Guard helicopters, just after Gov. Nixon was sworn into office for his second term.

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Peter Kinder (R) is sworn in for a third term as Mo. Lt. Governor.

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Jason Kander (D) is sworn in as Mo. Secretary of State.

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Clint Zweifel (D) is sworn in for a second term as Mo. State Treasurer.

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The Jefferson City High School marching band performs in the inaugural parade before the ceremony began.

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Thousands of people endured below-freezing temperatures to attend Missouri's 2013 inauguration ceremony.

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VIP's who sat on stage received something extra besides a program and a copy of the governor's speech.

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Gov. Jay Nixon (D) and First Lady Georganne Wheeler Nixon dance to the official state song, "The Missouri Waltz," to open the Inaugural Ball.

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Several hundred people dance in the Capitol Rotunda during the Governor's Inaugural Ball.

By Marshall Griffin

Jay Nixon (D) has been sworn in for his second and final four-year term as Missouri Governor.

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