Trent Lott, Swearing by Mississippi (washingtonpost.com)

Trent Lott, Swearing by Mississippi (washingtonpost.com)Trent Lott, Swearing by Mississippi
Senator's Inaugural Plan Includes a Large Dose Of His Home State

By Mike Allen
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, January 6, 2005; Page C04

When Sen. Trent Lott fell from grace with his Republican colleagues two years ago and resigned as majority leader, he was given a variety of lesser assignments that included heading up the arrangements for the next inauguration -- the swearing-in, not the fun parts like the balls and parade.

But Lott had his fun, anyway. The senator held a conference call yesterday to detail his program, which is packed with gospel music, Mississippians and even a gospel singer from Mississippi.


Sure, there are standards such as "God of Our Fathers" and the national anthem. There is also "Let the Eagle Soar," written by soon-to-be-former Attorney General John Ashcroft.

Alas, Gen. Ashcroft, as his staff calls him, will not be singing