Inauguration 2013
Inauguration Stories
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
Unlimited corporate donations allowed to cover inauguration
John Solomon, president and executive editor, Washington Guardian
Petition begs Obama to use 'taxation' license plates
D.C. voting rights advocates are taking their plea for representation in Congress to a higher power: the presidential limo.
New plans aim to prevent Inauguration Day gridlock
Are you heading to this year's Inauguration? There are new plans in place to help deal with crowds.
Inaugural committee begins recruiting volunteers
Presidential Inaugural Committee begins recruiting volunteers in DC for Obama inaugural
Inaugural officials planning greater crowd control
Schumer: More staff, signs and metal detectors to prevent crowd problems like 2009 inaugural
Inaugural officials planning greater crowd control
Inaugural officials are planning more staff, signs and metal detectors to prevent the pedestrian jams that clogged the National Mall last time President Barack Obama was sworn in.
First groups get invitations to inaugural parade
Groups from across the country selected to participate in Obama's inaugural parade
Groups to march in Inaugural Parade
2 Md. groups, 1 from DC to march in Inaugural Parade
First groups get invitations to inaugural parade
Spouses of those serving in the armed forces, military and civilian colleges, gay musicians and President Barack Obama's hometown will all be represented in next month's inaugural parade.
Big price for inaugural pomp; much private money
Oh the pomp, oh the price tag: Inauguration runs big tab, but smaller 1 expected this time
Big price for inaugural pomp; much private money
The pomp surrounding the inauguration of the president of the United States can carry a hefty price tag, from the glitzy galas to all those inaugural balls.
Officials to close Third Street tunnel for inauguration
Military and security planners for President Obama's second inaugural ceremony are apparently determined that there will be no repeat of what happened at the president's first inaugural when thousands of people were trapped in the Third Street tunnel.
Obama to match FDR's record of 4 swearing-ins
President Barack Obama is poised to match Franklin Roosevelt's record of being sworn in as the nation's leader four times.
Metro revises inauguration plans to fix '09 headaches
Metro hopes to ease traffic and commuter headaches for the upcoming Jan. 21 presidential inauguration and has updated its ceremony day plans to address long waits and gridlock that plagued its train stations four years ago.
Good luck finding a D.C. hotel for the inauguration
Anyone looking to get a hotel room in Washington, D.C. for inauguration weekend should get used to hearing two words: sold out.
Inauguration taxi fee on the table in D.C.
Taxi rides in the District could be more expensive on inauguration weekend. The D.C. Taxi Cab Commission is considering a surcharge for extra passengers, similar to the added fee during the Nationals playoff games that was rescinded at the request of the Mayor.
Inauguration construction, planning under way
Voters elected Barack Obama to another four-year term Tuesday. Twenty-four hours later and the inauguration stage is already under construction at the Capitol.
Newseum to offer $100 Inauguration Day viewing
The Newseum, which is located on the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route in Washington, plans to offer a special package for viewing the next presidential inauguration.
Lessons learned, Metro prepares for Inauguration Day
Metro General Manager Richard Sarles says the transit agency will use lessons learned four years ago to prevent long lines at the stations and parking lots.
Congress launches inauguration website
Congress has launched a website and Facebook page as it prepares for the 57th presidential inauguration to take place on the west side of the Capitol on Jan. 21.
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