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Inauguration Uh-Ohs: Food Fights, Drunk VPs, and Fire
President Obama has gone out of his way to echo Lincoln throughout the presidential transition, right down to his inauguration lunch where food the 16th president "would have enjoyed" was served. But not even Abe Lincoln's inauguration went smoothly. What could possibly go wrong?
QVC to Sell Obama Memorabilia Live From the Inauguration
Want a piece of inauguration pie, but can't make it to DC this month? Home shopping network QVC is headed to Washington for Barack Obama's inauguration and will be hawking all the coins, stamps, jewelry, and even a small handbag to Obama fanatics live from the heart of the action.
The network has sold more than 100,000 items related to Obama's election and says it sees the inauguration as an opportunity to reach beyond the usual political collectibles crowd.
Crash the Inauguration: Airbed and Floor Going For $20 a Night
Did you hear the rumor that you can't find a place in DC during the inauguration for less than $1,000 a night?! So not true! Hotels might have filled up months ago, but who wants to stay in a boring hotel when you can celebrate among the people.
Inauguration Week: Oprah Goes to Washington!
Oprah Winfrey plans to go to Washington, DC for the inauguration of Barack Obama, and she's bringing her audience, which is spread out across places like Saudi Arabia and another 140 countries!
During inauguration week Oprah will tape her show at the Kennedy Center's Opera House, also the location of Oprah's rumored star-studded inauguration night party. I guess we can start calling it the Kennedy Center's Oprah House.
Inauguration Coming to a Theater Near You — Would You Go?
If you can't make it to DC next week, or want a reason to skip out of work, you could head down to a movie theater Tuesday to watch Barack Obama's inauguration. Dozens of theaters around the country will be airing the inauguration and parade, starting at 11 a.m. EST (8 a.m.
Bush Plans Return to Texas on Inauguration Day
Considering the anticipation and preparation for Barack Obama's Inauguration it comes as no surprise that President Bush is ready to jet out of town. The White House has announced that President Bush will go straight to Midland, Texas after leaving Washington on Inauguration Day.
The President and First Lady Laura Bush will leave Andrews Air Force Base and head to Midland (which is Laura's hometown) for a welcome event.
The Presidential Inauguration Is Brought to You by . . .
In 2005, President Bush used $42.8 million from corporate sponsors to fund his inauguration. With only $9.74 million of public money at his disposal, and rules against using money left over from the general election for transition, President-elect Obama must renew fundraising efforts for his January 20th move-in date.
Obama is having a tough time avoiding corporate money, according to CNN.
Law May Prohibit Scalping Tickets to Inauguration
Senator Dianne Feinstein is reaching out to websites such as eBay and Craigslist looking for a promise that they will not sell tickets to the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration online. Apparently outraged that tickets could go for as much as $40,000 a piece, Feinstein argues that: [T]hese tickets are given for free to people.
Do Tell: What Does Inauguration Day Mean to You?
I know today, Inauguration day, means something different to all of us, but it'll most likely be a day we'll all remember for the rest of our lives. It's been a long journey to get here, but now that history has been made, share your feelings about this exciting day with all of us below. No matter what emotions are pumping through your veins, you're not alone!
Who's Watching the Inauguration of Barack Obama?
Today America will introduce its 44th President! At noon, Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Barack Obama who will swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. While 240,000 people have tickets, as many as 4 million will watch Obama become president via jumbotron, along with many more around the US.
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