Comparing the cost of some Inaugurations

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Clinton's last inauguration was $42 million. Bush's last inauguration cost $40 million. OBAMA's inauguration cost over $150 million! I doubt that it cost anything for Lincoln's inauguration. Here's some information about one of Lincoln's inaugurations. Look how simple! " Abraham Lincoln's Inauguration March 4, 1861 Monday, March 4, 1861, was a big day for Abraham Lincoln and for America. That morning, he and outgoing President James Buchanan left the Willard Hotel, which is nearby the White House, in a horse-drawn carriage bound for the Capitol. Shortly after 1 p.m., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Roger B. Taney administered the presidential oath of office. With the swearing of his official vows, Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States. His speech was a very important one because he would be speaking not only as the new president but also as the leader of a nation in crisis. Lincoln was well prepared. He had sought lots of help to deliver the right message in his inaugural address. " http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/civil/lincoln2_1 "Bush's 2005 inauguration cost $40 million in comparison, and I am not exaggerating when I say that the media lost their minds over it. Some of the many choice quotes: “Many have wondered whether, given the war and all of our security challenges right now, it’s appropriate to have a lavish and expensive inaugural celebration?” — ABC’s Claire Shipman to Laura Bush in a taped interview shown on the January 20 Good Morning America." "“On World News Tonight/Sunday,President Bush prepares for his second inauguration. In a time of war and natural disaster, is it time for a lavish celebration?” — ABC’s Terry Moran on World News Tonight, January 16." http://www.blogher.com/what-recession-most-expensive-inauguration-our-countrys-history Do you think you will ever hear anything about the $150 million plus that has been spent for this one from the press? Do you remember Sanford and Son? Last night, I saw a clip of him (he played Lamont Sanford, the son). He is now a minister and he asked why this $150 million could not have gone for a better cause with this country in a recession.