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2013 Presidential Inauguration Guide

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    Kids Listen, Learn and Play for Obama's Inauguration

    A child waves a U.S. flag with the face of President-elect Barack Obama printed on it during the 'We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial' on January 18, 2009 at the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event includes a diverse array of talent featuring both musical performances and historical readings and an appearance by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama.

    Every presidential inauguration is a nugget of history, a marker in the political story of America. As parents, we want to share these events with our children. But hours outside in the c...

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    Local Couple to be Honored at Inaugural Ball

    Joel and Jenny Kobersteen. Photo provided by Mary Washington Healthcare to Patch.

    Jenny and Joel Kobersteen are dedicated Muscular Dystrophy Association volunteers whose generous service has earned them a tribute at the fifth All American Inaugural Ball Jan. 20. T...

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    Seventh Inauguration for Marine Band Director

    Col. Michael J. Colburn, director, The President's Own" United States Marine Band, at the first inauguration of President Obama in 2009. Photo permission given to Patch by the U.S. Marine Band.

    Col. Michael J. Colburn has participated in seven presidential inaugurations with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, starting in 1989 for George H. W. Bush. Monday will be h...

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    Inauguration Forecast: Chance of Snow Showers

    The crowd waves as the Inaugural Parade proceeds down Pennsylvania Avenue on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African American to be elected President of the US. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

    The weather forecast for President Barack Obama's second inauguration calls for temperatures in the 30s, and those cold temperatures may be paired with some snow flakes. But temperat...

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    Metro Video Prepares Riders for 2013 Presidential Inauguration

    WMATA released this video to help prepare riders for crowds and changes to the Metro transportation system for President Barack Obama's second inauguration this Monday (Jan. 21, 2013).

    The Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) has released a video to help riders prepare for the 2013 presidential inauguration of Barack Obama on Monday. To vie...

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