The DC Traveler

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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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. – 8:00 p.m.

The big regional contest is on the Democratic side, with both candidates, Obama and Clinton, trying to break out after a virtual tie after Super Tuesday. Both candidates would really like to put some electoral votes between them and their opponent.  Hillary just shook up …read more

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