NBC Prepares For Extensive Coverage Of Presidential Inauguration

January 9, 2009 9:43 a.m. EST

New York, NY (CNS) - The inauguration of President Barack Obama is big news for our country, and NBC plans on sharing every minute of it with the viewers. NBC News anchor Brian Williams will lead the team of NBC News' extensive lineup of anchors and correspondents as Obama becomes the new President of the United States of America.

Celebrity News Service is a fan of Williams, and was pleased to learn that he will anchor the network's live, wide-ranging coverage of the Inauguration, including the parade, all ceremonies and activity throughout our nation's capital as history is made.

Williams will lead the team of NBC News' extensive lineup of anchors and correspondents, along with NBC News Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw and "Weekend Today" and "Weekend Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt. NBC News' Tom Costello, Ann Curry, Rehema Ellis, David Gregory, Savannah Guthrie, Tamron Hall, Andrea Mitchell, Natalie Morales, Kelly O'Donnell, Norah O'Donnell, Al Roker, Luke Russert, Chuck Todd and John Yang, will report from various points within Washington covering the day's activities from all angles.

NBC will also air a live, one-hour special at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20. Anchored by Williams, the hour will report live from the inaugural galas, highlighting the night's biggest events and featuring many special guests.

"NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" will originate from Washington on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. NBC News kicks off the inaugural week on Sunday, Jan. 18 with a special edition of "Meet the Press with David Gregory."

On Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20, NBC News will broadcast special editions of "Today" with Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry and Al Roker anchoring live from Washington.

On Inauguration Day, "Today" will cover all aspects of the day's events including the parade and crowds at the National Mall with all four anchors reporting live from key locations. "Today's" Natalie Morales will also be reporting from Washington on Tuesday.