Inauguration Blog Archive: January 2009
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Bush goes out! (And Hanks can't get in a party)
The president may have been spurred to take to the streets by all the throngs in town for Obama. Published January 18 2009
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And down at Union Station . . .
The taxi queue at Union Station got longer and longer Sunday as more trains arrived, but people were in good spirits despite the wait. Published January 18 2009
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Who will be at Wednesday's National Prayer Service?
For Saturday's paper, I submitted this fairly cut-and-dry report of which religious leaders will have speaking roles at the National Prayer Service on Wednesday morning, and since then, a few interesting tidbits have come in. Published January 18 2009
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On the Obama train - part 1
We have arrived in Philly. Published January 17 2009
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Obamas to celebrate future first lady's birthday on train
Happy 45th birthday, Michelle Obama! Published January 17 2009
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Biden welcomes Obama to his home state
VP elect wishes future first lady a happy birthday. Published January 17 2009
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All aboard! Obama's first stop
Some video from President-elect's Whistle Stop tour kick off. Published January 17 2009
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Spy Museum hosts sleepy waiters
The International Spy Museum will host more than tourists in the next couple of days. Starting tonight, at least 30 museum personnel and waiters from the nearby Zola will overnight there –- in sleeping bags and on air mattresses. Published January 17 2009
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Fenty welcomes visitors to inauguration
D.C. mayor pitches info Web site for Tuesday's big day Published January 16 2009
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Obama to open White House to guests
Inaugural team says people who sign up could get a chance to be there on Day One. Published January 16 2009
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Runway for Change Collection
Fresh off the Obama catwalk, the the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced the Runway for Change Inaugural Collection. Published January 15 2009
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The Obama boost
The economic stimulus bill for the U.S. economy is still in the works, but the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama is already giving a noticeable boost to the neighborhood where he will take the toast of office. Published January 15 2009
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Do you know your inauguration history?
The Capitol is celebrating its place in presidential history with a public display on the building's first floor highlighting 19th and early 20th Century inaugurations. Published January 15 2009
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Tilting at bridges
African ambassadors are in a panic about their inauguration ball in Arlington because all bridges to Virginia will be closed and they expect 1,200 guests to attend a festival designed to highlight President Barack Obama's Kenyan heritage. Published January 15 2009
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First Lady couture
Fashion designer Nick Verreos will present "Inaugural looks inspired by America's First Ladies" at an inaugural celebration this weekend. Published January 15 2009
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Chi-town pizza chain to cater inaugural ball
President-elect Obama's hometown pizza joint, Uno Chicago Grill, is catering the Illinois Inaugural Ball with classic Uno deep-dish pizza as part of an invitation-only event featuring over 30 themed dining rooms. Published January 15 2009
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More performers announced for this weekend
The Inaugural Committee released the names of performers Published January 15 2009
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Limited-edition Inauguration necklace on sale
Women's fashion retailer Chico's Retail Services Inc. is celebrating the inauguration with the sale of its limited-edition Hope and Change Necklace. Published January 15 2009
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Mrs. 'Fired Up' coming to Washington
S.C. woman responsible for Obama's campaign chant invited to the inauguration. Published January 15 2009
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Obama releases new official portrait
Picture taken by newly hired chief photographer. Published January 14 2009
