My Inauguration Adventure: Part Deux
Originally posted on nsipress.com The Walk Exiting Union Station was not a big deal despite the large number of people. Upon emerging, however, it became clear that most of them had no idea where they should be going. The Capitol Dome is clearly visible from that location, and many people started heading straight for it. [...]
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Secret Service Security Press Release
The SS (hah!) released this security update on the the 7th. Attached is a map of access points, road closures, etc.
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Inaugural Committee Picking 10 guests
I just received this message from the PIC. Apparently this has been going for a few days now – the first “winner” has already been selected and done a bit on the Today Show. Neal – On January 20th, our journey to bring change will officially begin. We’re organizing the most open and accessible Inauguration [...]
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Official Inaugural Memorabilia now available
Get your red-hot official Obama Inaural Messenger Bags Here! Not into messenger bags? Not to worry, they’ve got cufflinks, post-it notes, paperweights, and china tea services! Also baby onesies, champagne flutes, throw rugs, piggy banks (that one is oddly symbolic), and more. All kidding aside, the margins go to pay for inaugural activities, allowing the [...]
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Map of ticketed sections
Here is a map of the various ticketed areas. I found this at a site offering to broker tickets to the swearing in, so I’m uncertain as to it’s provenance. It may well be from a prior inauguration.
In: Inauguration Links · Tagged with: capital, Inauguration, map, security gates
