Inauguration 2013
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Obama: 'America's possibilities are limitless'
In his inaugural address, President Obama noted the country's continuing economic struggles and said that America can't succeed when only a few at the top do well. The country's prosperity must rest on a rising middle class. Full Story
Presidents and God
When it comes to celebrating the start of a
president's term, God has played a role in nearly
every inauguration since George Washington. Full Story
The Inaugural Balls
Photos from the 2013 Inaugural Balls. Full Story
Inauguration Day by the numbers
Here's a breakdown of
Inauguration Day by the numbers.
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Images of the 2013 inauguration
Photos of President Barack Obama's second
inauguration from the ceremonial swearing-in to the frosty crowds. Full Story
D.C. inaugural weekend events include local bands
The inaugural weekend includes several events that showcase local bands and music venues.
The Toughest Mile: Behind the security curtain for Inauguration Day
On Inauguration Day, security along the 1.2-mile stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue, between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, could present the greatest challenge to date for the Secret Service and its partners, say security experts.
The Toughest Mile: Hands in the crowd
In the run-up to President Barack Obama's second Inauguration Day, the president's security team worries most about the hands of people in the crowd and those typing hostile commands on computer keyboards and devices far from the National Mall.
Concern raised over portable toilet shortage at inauguration
Spectators at the inauguration will have to brave the cold, but will they also have to brave a lack of portable toilets?
Local astronauts, dogs and marching band members prepare for inaugural parade
Nearly 3,000 groups applied to perform in the 2013 presidential inaugural parade on Monday -- more than twice the number that applied to march in President Barack Obama's first inaugural parade. From that number, four local groups got a bid to march.
How to be part of WTOP's inaugural coverage
With improvements in smartphones and the explosion of social media, WTOP would like to include what you see and experience on Inauguration Day in its coverage.
Social media: Covering the inauguration
Follow WTOP's social media coverage of the inauguration.
Weather doesn't always cooperate on Inauguration Day
Winter has not been kind to many presidents and the inaugural committees in charge of coordinating the day's events. We have a list of the worst Inaugural Day weather.
SI school chorus heading to inauguration
SI school chorus heading to DC for presidential inauguration
Obama swag hits the shelves as inauguration nears
Throughout the Presidential Inaugural Committee store in downtown D.C., shoppers from all over the world gather to claim their inauguration swag.
2 from Petersburg to attend inauguration
2 Petersburg residents heading to Washington for President Barack Obama's inauguration
For some, bus may be better option to inauguration
Before heading to Monday's swearing-in ceremony and parade, consider inauguration transportation carefully.
Test your knowledge of inaugural history
"We often look at American history, and presidential history, and how they parallel each other. It's a way we mark our story -- our national story," says Harry Rubenstein, curator with the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Dulles closes runway to accommodate private planes
There are enough people arriving by private planes for the inauguration that Dulles International Airport has to clear out space for them to park.
Can Obama keep warmer inauguration weather pledge?
After a downright cold first inauguration, will Washington warm to Obama's second swearing in?
4 enlisted troops picked for inaugural ball dance
An Air Force medical technician who served in Afghanistan has been chosen to dance with President Barack Obama at an inaugural ball Monday night
Metro: Fewer crowded trains on Inauguration Day
On Inauguration Day, "all aboard" is more wishful than realistic on some Metro platforms.
4 enlisted troops picked for inaugural ball dance
4 enlisted troops who served in wars picked to dance with Obamas and Bidens at inaugural ball
Obamas mark first lady's birthday dining Italian
President Obama fetes first lady for 49th birthday at dinner at Georgetown Italian restaurant
Obama inauguration playlist: Beyonce, Wonder, fun.
Obama's inauguration playlist includes Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Usher, fun.
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