Inauguration Blog Archive: January 2009
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The Big Hillary 'Change'
Hillary Clinton is no longer presidential, senatorial or even first lady-ish. Overnight, she has become Madame Secretary of State. Published January 22 2009
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World takes a close-up look on Obama's Day 1
The world watched as Barack Obama took oath as the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday and many foreigners in the District saw it up close. Published January 21 2009
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Obama a sought-after guest
Here are all the balls in the order that the Obamas went to them: Published January 21 2009
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Wounded vets walk out during inaugural ball concert
During a concert last night honoring the nation's veterans, a vocalist with George Clinton's band held up a white towel with large block letters saying "[Expletive] GEORGE," which some audience members took as a jab at the outgoing commander-in-chief. Published January 21 2009
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National Park Service issues official crowd estimate
The National Park Service says it will not contest an estimate of the crowd at the National Mall on Inauguration Day to be a record 1.8 million, and says it will use that figure when referring to the inauguration in the future. Published January 21 2009
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'Desperate Housewives' make the inaugural scene
Pennsylvania Avenue could have been Wisteria Lane yesterday as four members of the "Desperate Housewives" team descended on Washington for inaugural festivities. Published January 21 2009
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Protesters arrive at White House
Pro-life group has message for President Obama. Published January 21 2009
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Boos for Bush
Loud boos could be heard coming from the Mall when President Bush was announced at 11:36. Published January 20 2009
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Jamie Lee Curtis at the Capitol
The Hollywood stars are out. Published January 20 2009
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'Pick Myself Up'
One of the most quotable lines from President Obama's inaugural address was likely inspired from a Depression-era musical comedy called "Swing Time." Published January 20 2009
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Star alert! Halle Berry
Academy Award winner spotted on way to inauguration. Published January 20 2009
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Fourth poet to read at an inauguration
African American Denise Alexander became the fourth poet to read at a presidential inauguration. Published January 20 2009
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Loud cheer for Obama-Bush motorcade
A loud cheer went up from the millions on the National Mall at 10:41 a.m., as they saw what was presumably the motorcade carrying President Bush and President-elect Barack Obama heading down Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House to the Capitol. Published January 20 2009
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Standing ovation
Another standing o from some on "we will defeat you" - this time Bush stood Published January 20 2009
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Warren dodges gay marriage
The Rev. Rick Warren, pastor of California's Saddleback Church, heralded the nation's peaceful transfer of power and the landmark inauguration of its first black president Tuesday, but dodged the issue of gay marriage in his presidential invocation. Published January 20 2009
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Chief justice fumbles oath
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. glaringly fumbled the administration of the oath of office to President Barack Obama on Tuesday. Published January 20 2009
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Trying to catch a glimpse
The streets around the White House were heavily barricaded with Humvees blocking those that were for official access and two Metro buses parked in front of north-south routes that are totally closed to all access. Published January 20 2009
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Obama officially "The One"
The license plates on President-elect Obama's limo were changed overnight. Published January 20 2009
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Obamas party with Delaware crowd
The Biden home state ball was a much less glamorous affair than the Neighborhood Ball, with a cover band to warm things up for the Obamas, playing "Love Shack." Published January 20 2009
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Some like it hot
There are 10 hot tickets in town tonight for sure, but anyone who likes hip-hop was cramming into the Youth Ball for a chance to see Kanye West. Published January 20 2009
