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Inauguration 2013

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Inauguration 2013

Pictures from the 2013 Inauguration. Submit your photos.

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The Inaugural Balls

Photos from the 2013 Inaugural Balls.

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Inauguration Day by the numbers

Before President Barack Obama is sworn in at the U.S. Capitol, transportation crews, Metro and police have work to do. Here's a breakdown of Inauguration Day by the numbers.

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Inauguration Days Past

Take a quick presidential history lesson.

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Inauguration Day Restaurant Specials

Food and drink specials in the D.C. area in honor of the 57th presidential inauguration.

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Inaugural Ball Preview

President Barack Obama attended 10 inaugural balls in 2009, but this time, he and First Lady Michelle Obama will just be dancing at two. Limited tickets were available for the official balls, but dozens more will be hosted around Washington. Here's a look at some of the balls and their headlining performers and guests.

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Presidents and God: Religion's role in inauguration

The separation of church and state is unique to American democracy, but when it comes to celebrating the start of a president's term, God has played a role in nearly every inauguration since George Washington. And President Obama's second swearing-in will be no different.

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Celebrities descend on D.C. for inauguration weekend

See which Hollywood stars and celebrities are flocking to Washington, D.C. to attend the inaugural balls and events this weekend. (WTOP/Hoai-Tran Bui)