The president's attending a worship service at Washington's National Cathedral, and will also welcome hundreds of members of the public at an open house in his new home.
Then the heavy lifting begins. Obama's expected to meet with his economic team on the stimulus plan and with his Iraq war advisers.
In his inaugural address yesterday, Obama declared that ``bold and swift'' action is needed to right America's economy. Obama pledged to ``begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan.''
The new president today will begin to put his imprint on the nation's war strategy.
He's gathering his top military and national security advisers at the White House for what is expected to be the start of the new commander-in-chief's shift in emphasis from Iraq to Afghanistan.
According to officials, there will be a videoteleconference late in the afternoon of Obama's first full day in office. It will include members of the National Security Council as well as the U.S. military commanders in both countries.
Obama has said he wants combat troops out of Iraq in 16 months and a greater effort in Afghanistan.
In his inaugural speech, Obama warned America's enemies: ``You cannot outlast us and we will defeat you.''
Last night, the president and first lady Michelle Obama two-stepped to the Etta James classic ``At Last'' at 10 inaugural balls they attended.
Their last stop came well after midnight.
The president wore white tie, while Michelle shimmered in a white, one-shouldered, floor-length gown. It was embellished from top to bottom with white floral details and made by 26-year-old New York designer Jason Wu.
President Barack Obama
AP photo: Barack Obama being sworn in as 44th President of the United States
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