A new political party wants easier access to the ballot.

NBC 10's Bill Rappleye talks about witnessing history.

The East Greenwich High School band, which performed during the presidential inauguration, returns home.

Barack Obama begins the job of running the country.

Bill Rappleye shares his thoughts on Tuesday's historic day in Washington.

Sen. Edward Kennedy collapses at an Inauguration luncheon Tuesday.

Dan Jaehnig talks with Bill Rappleye who just returned from the Inauguration.

Groups of people watch the presidential inauguration at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

A crowd gathers at a cinema to watch the inauguration.

Students at CCRI crowd around TVs to watch the inauguration.

Sen.Ted Kennedy suffers medical emergency during inaugural luncheon.

President Obama and the first lady walk part of the parade route.

Barack Obama becomes the 44th president of the United States.

Rhode Islanders at the State House watch the presidential inauguration.

Elementary school students celebrate their own Inauguration events.

Barack Obama uses A.T. Cross pens to sign inaugural documents.

Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address.

Joe Biden becomes vice president of the United States.

Barack Obama takes the oath of office to become the 44th president.

Thousands witness historic inauguration.

NBC 10's Bill Rappleye is in Washington, DC and reports on what's going on in preparation of the big day.

Rhode Islanders head to D.C. to witness history.

Barack Obama gets his hands dirty for "Day of Service."

Washington salons and tuxedo shops help inaugural ballgoers prepare for the big night.

The years of service as president ages the man more than his years.