The DC Traveler

November 24th, 2008

Inauguration Events for Barack Obama

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 […]

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November 21st, 2008

Attending the Inauguration? Take the Poll

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 […]

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November 15th, 2008

A Room in Washington, DC for Barack Obama’s Inauguration - Ten Ways to Find a Place to Stay

This week I checked the several of the travel websites, such as Expedia for hotels on the night before (or week of) the historic inauguration of President Elect Barack Obama. 
If you are planning on attending the inauguration from out of town, start your planning now.  In fact, start planning two weeks ago, because […]

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November 13th, 2008

The First Sold Out Inaugural Ball

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 […]

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February 12th, 2008

The Chesapeake Primary

 
Don’t forget, if you live in the “Chesapeake Region” (District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia), today is your presidential primary.
 
The polls open early and stay open until at least 7: 00 p.m. 
Polling Hours

District of Columbia Primary - 7:00 a.m. -  8:00 p.m.
Virginia Primary - 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Maryland Primary - 7:00 a.m. - […]

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