Inauguration ceremony for Missouri Gov. Mike Parson in Jefferson City
Images from the inauguration ceremony for Gov. Mike Parson at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.
Photo by Robert Cohen and Cheyenne Boone
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson wave to supporters after the governor was sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Missouri Highway Patrol Cpl. Catherine Bishop stands her post in front of the dais where Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson wave to supporters after Parson was sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
A crowd sits in front of the State Capital as Governor Mike Parson gives his inaugural address during the Bicentennial Inauguration in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Dr. James Noland, 94, first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1956 and later to the Senate, watches the inauguration ceremony for Gov. Mike Parson at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Noland lives in Osage Beach and believes he is the oldest living former member of the House. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
A lone worker stands on top of St. Peter Catholic Church as he watches swearing-in ceremonies at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson speaks during a press conference after the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Family members of Gov. Mike Parson' s deputy chief of staff Robert Knodell listen to the national anthem before swearing-in ceremonies at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. From left are his wife Mandy and daughter Sally and parents Donna and Joe Knodell. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
A B-2 Stealth Bomber performs a fly-over the State Capitol following the swearing-in of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Missouri Highway Patrol Cpl. Catherine Bishop stands her post in front of the dais where Gov. Mike Parson waves to supporters after Parson was sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Gov. Mike Parson waves to the crowd after delivering his inaugural address at the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Gov. Mike Parson delivers his inaugural address after being sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Missouri Highway Patrol troopers escort Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson to their seats for swearing-in ceremonies at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Gov. Mike Parson waves to supporters before he is sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
First Lady Teresa Parson and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson pray during the benediction following the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
First Lady Teresa Parson holds the bible as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is sworn-in by Judge Sarah Castle, as their children Stephanie House and Kelly Parson look on in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
First Lady Teresa Parson thanks Judge Sarah Castle as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his children Stephanie House and Kelly Parson look skyward to see a B-2 Stealth Bomber flyover during the Bicentennial Inauguration in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Former governors Jay Nixon and John Ashcroft attend swearing-in ceremonies for Missouri Gov. Mike Parson at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Kurt Witzel awaits the swearing-in of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson arrive for swearing-in ceremonies at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
State leaders sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Lieutenant Gov. Mike Kehoe is sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
State leaders sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick is sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
State leaders sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Attorney General Eric Schmitt is sworn-in as his daughters Sophia and Olivia hold their bible at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
State leaders sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Attorney General Eric Schmitt is sworn-in as his daughters Sophia and Olivia hold their bible at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
State leaders sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Gov. Mike Parson applauds after giving his inaugural address following swearing-in ceremonies at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Missouri Highway Patrol Cpl. Catherine Bishop stands her post in front of the dais where Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson wave to supporters after Parson was sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
A B-2 Stealth Bomber performs a fly-over the State Capitol following the swearing-in of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Gov. Parson sworn-in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson wave to supporters after the governor was sworn-in at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson gives an inaugural address during the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson shakes Judge Sarah Castle, the Circuit Judge for the 16th Judicial Court, after being sworn in with First Lady Teresa Parson and other family standing next to him during the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson pray during the invocation at the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson wave at the crowd while standing at the podium on the front steps of the State Capital during the Bicentennial Inauguration in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson wave as they walk down the front steps of the State Capital during the Bicentennial Inauguration in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson raises his right hand as he is sworn in while First Lady Teresa Parson and other family stand next to him during the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson smile at the crowd as people take photographs of them during the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson smile at the crowd as people take photographs of them during the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson gives an inaugural address during the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson gives an inaugural address during the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
People watch Governor Mike Parson give his inaugural address from State Capital windows during the Bicentennial Inauguration in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
A woman poses for a photograph on the front of the State Capital after Governor Mike Parson gave his inaugural address during the Bicentennial Inauguration in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Service members post the governor seal on the podium during the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Governor Mike Parson speaks during a press conference after the Bicentennial Inauguration at the State Capital in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Governor Parson sworn in at Bicentennial Inauguration
Missouri National Guard members march in front of the State Capital during the Bicentennial Inauguration in Jefferson City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Governor Parson was sworn in for his first full term as Missouri's Governor. Photo by Cheyenne Boone, cboone@post-dispatch.com
Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen is a photographer at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
‘As the leader of this state, it is my job to make life better for every Missourian. This State is more than my house. It is my home.’