The DC Traveler

Historically, the inauguration of a new President includes many events seeped in tradition.  On January 20th, 2009, the list of inaugural events include:

Morning Worship Service, a tradition started in 1933 by Franklin D. Roosevelt
Motorcade Procession to the Capitol, where President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush will accompany the President-elect Barack Obama and his wife and Michelle to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
The Vice President’s Swearing-In Ceremony happens before the President is sworn into office on the steps of the US Capitol.
The new President’s Swearing-In Ceremony follows and has occurred 54 times, for 43 presidents, in 10 …read more

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Here’s the latest poll on The DC Traveler…
Are you attending the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, on January 20th, 2009, in Washington, DC?
Potential presidential inauguration attendees estimates range from 1 million people, up to 4 million, making hotel rooms that week tough to find (or perhaps more accurately…tough to afford).  Flights in and out of Washington, DC are also more expensive during that week.
Even DC’s Mayor, Adrian M. Fenty mentioned that there could be as many as 3 million attending the inauguration.  
The largest crowd attending an inauguration was  for President Johnson, when close to one million attended …read more

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The National Museum of American History, is reopening after a two year, $85 million renovation project.
 
The museum upgraded many of the environmental and physical facilities (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, fire and security systems, elevators, heating, etc., along with a 600-seat cafe), but will also feature several major upgrades and visitor enhancements, including:

A new state-of-the-art gallery for the giant Star-Spangled Banner flag that flew over Fort McHenry that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became The National Anthem.
10-foot-high artifact walls on the 1st and 2nd floors displaying 400 of the museum’s 3 million historical objects
A …read more

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The night of Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC will be a huge night for political party-goers and Obama supporters who will be attending the many inaugural balls across town.
I just got word that the first-ever Hawaii State Society Inaugural Ball being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC is SOLD OUT.
Tickets may be available through brokers, on Craigslist and from other sources. The face value of tickets is $200.
I assume most of the other inaugural balls in Washington, DC that night are also sold-out.  I’ll try to provide additional details on inaugural events, parties, …read more

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On January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC, President Elect Barack Obama will take the Oath of Office on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Public interest and attendance at Obama’s inauguration is expected to be massive.
George Washington took the first oath of office at Federal Hall in New York City.  Thomas Jefferson was the first to give his address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
Since then, all other presidential inaugural addresses have been made from the steps of the Capitol Building, except for FDR’s address starting his 4th term, which he made at the White House.
Obama’s inaugural address …read more

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One of my favorite Washington, DC theaters, Arena Stage, is offerings a special deal for one day only — Tickets to 7 upcoming show for only $25.00 per ticket.
Starting midnight Thursday, Nov. 13 through midnight Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, ALL TICKETS for only $25.00 each for the remaining 7 plays in the season will be available .
Tickets are available for the first week of performances only, so act fast. These tickets offer theater-goers up to 60% off standard Arena Stage ticket prices. 
Performances:

Next to Normal, November 21 – 28, 2008
I Love a Piano, January 29 – February 4, 2009
A …read more

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Veterans Day is the one day each year Americans can honor the service and sacrifices of the American soldier.
Originally called Armistice Day, November 11th, commemorates the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.  The “Great War” formally ended 90 years ago today, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918.  Sadly, news of the wars end did not reach many non-European fighting fronts due to poor communications, notably across Africa, for up to two weeks.
After World War II, President Eisenhower signed a bill into law in 1954 to rename …read more

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The summer vacation season is long over, and fall colors are exploding all over the country.
So how would you like to see your travel or vacation photo featured on my other blog, Travel Photo Daily?
Do you have a few great photos of a great vacation to an exciting international city?  Did your last vacation include a stop at some exotic tropical island? Did you stay home and enjoy some some fun local activities? Or did you rough it and explore some of the best nature has to offer?
Whichever way your spent your last vacation, how about sharing a photo …read more

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Looking for some last minute ideas of things to do tomorrow on Halloween?
Here’s a recap of some of the posts on The DC Traveler of some interesting things to do both with the family and for a night of ghoulish pleasure with the adults.

Check out the always wild Nightmare on M Street and other parties for the over 21 crowd.
Shoot off some steam (and pumpkins) at the Pumpkin Cannon in Thurmont, Maryland
Take the kids to see haunted forests, spooky trails and ghoul filled forests.

Halloween not your thing? 

Check out the Gem & Jewelry Show in Timonium, Maryland
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Today, b5media launched its new portal, Bizzia, the new portal for business news, information, and opinions, which includes 30 established b5media blogs.  Learn about e-commerce, sales & marketing, accounting, finance and more from some knowledgeable business experts.

Launched on the heels of the successful Starked.com portal, your source for music, entertainment, and celebrity news, Bizzia is the second of what is expected to be many more topic-centric portals.
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