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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.
Rare Document of Lee's Surrender Found
The Associated Press reports that a small Ciovil War museum has made an intriguing discovery while sifting though storage.
Flag Returned to NC Museum - From Regiment Which Fatally Wounded Jackson
The N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh has acquired the flag which was carried by the 18th Regiment North Carolina Troops, in wounding of Gen. "Stonewall "Jackson
150 Year Old Prayer Book Found
After 150 years, a soldier's prayer book makes its way back home. And a history buff returns 1799 volume to its rightful owners.
Kanye West ignites inaugural ball crowd
Hip-hop megastar gets big welcome at MTV's Youth Ball when honoring President Obama.
'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.
The Obama press office's first release
This is the first press release by the Obama administration. I've been waiting days for this.
Gingrich tells GOP to challenge Geithner nomination
A Republican stalwart tells what's left of the GOP in Congress to buck up. Good luck with that.
Nats single-game ticket prices announced
The Nationals have announced single-game ticket prices for 2009. They'll go on sale in early March. You'll notice that many seats have dropped in price (mostly in the outfield lower-deck sections that were frequently empty last season) but that the most expensive seats (including the frequently empty Presidents and Diamond clubs) remain the same.
Wounded vets walk out during inaugural ball concert
During a concert last night honoring the nation's veterans, a vocalist with the George Clinton band held up a white towel with large block letters spelling "(Expletive) GEORGE," which some audience members took as a jab at the outgoing commander-in-chief.
Nats Announce Single-Game Ticket Prices
Team decreases prices in most sections. Red Sox series will be available through special online-only sale.
Nationals should have inside track on Strasburg
A San Diego paper suggested the Padres may have a shot at pitching prospect Stephen Strasburg this year, but the Washington Nationals should have clear sailing to get the top pick.
