INAUGURATION BLOG
Only at The Washington Times: Reporters discuss the latest news on the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and President Obama.
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Obama at the Sasha Bruce House
It was a much smaller crowd than the one gathered Sunday for the inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial, but the dozens of people awaiting an appearance of Barack Obama in front of the Sasha Bruce House for youth in Northeast Monday morning seemed just as elated.
Where to sleep, eat and be on time?
With the possibility of an all-time record crowd attending the inauguration, ticket holders are worried of just making it on time.
Obama gets D.C. tour
On his way to visit troops and to his service project on Monday, President-election Barack Obama got a tour of some of his new home city's rougher neighborhoods.
HBO cuts out Bishop Robinson
Why did HBO cut out Sunday's invocation by a gay bishop?
French Embassy inaugural party
The good times were rolling at the French Embassy last night where TWT caught up with honorary Frenchman New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin
Inaugural parade floats tie up traffic
Drivers heading into the District mid-morning got backed up on Route 50 westbound. The commotion? Not an accident or official motorcade but something FUN: Inaugural parade floats, about 10 of them with a massive police escort that tied up intersections and blocked the right lane.
Tinseltown to Obama: You're not alone
Those of you who weren't lucky enough to score tickets to one of the A-list inaugural balls Tuesday but are still craving that celebrity fix: You're in luck. Well, sort of.
RFK volunteers pumped up about Obama
D.C. residents doing volunteer work on MLK day are thrilled to be here.
Obama visits Walter Reed
President-elect Barack Obama visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Monday morning.
Bush says goodbye to world leaders
President makes calls today on his last day as commander-in-chief.
Goodies for the rich and famous
Tiffany jewelry and iPods engraved with "Obama inauguration" anyone?
U2 serenades Obama, gives Biden shout-out
Video from the Inaugural Concert at the Lincoln Memorial.
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.
Tip to stay warm on cold days
Inaugural events call for a lot of walking in the cold, but with the right attire and know-how, visitors will enjoy their time in D.C. more comfy and cozy outside.
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.
