Open Thread: Inauguration Day!

Happy Inauguration Day! We're curious to hear how things are proceeding in and around DC today. How are you spending Inauguration Day? Feel free to share your experience in the comments.

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Pics: Scott Andrews/Reuters

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Interesting fact. Joe Biden is the first Catholic Vice President.

posted by parrishnut on January 20th 2009 at 11:59am
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and his middle name is Robinette !

posted by Laura436 on January 20th 2009 at 12:37pm
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We watched it on our laptop with our two year old who learned to say 'Obama' on voting day in November.

It's been hard to get back to my online work as I've had NPR on all day to keep up with festivities.

posted by racheloncegentry on January 20th 2009 at 2:18pm
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4 more years of increased big government? As though the past 20 weren't bad enough.

posted by Seaside on January 20th 2009 at 4:57pm
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We biked over and were able to snag a great spot in front of the WWII Memorial, with views of two jumbotrons and in the middle of a great crowd!

posted by 22209 on January 20th 2009 at 6:49pm
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An amazing day for all Americans, but especially those of us who never thought we'd see someone of colour/mixed heritage in the biggest house of them all!

posted by gregory on January 20th 2009 at 6:51pm
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I decided at the last minute to take the day off. I wanted to watch this historic moment on tv. I was and will continue to be overjoyed and overwhelmed. I cried... and I smiled. I am PROUD of our country.... and I see the possibilities. I am in my 40's and I never thought that this day would come. I am glad that I lived long enough to see it! I am soooo proud and happy.

posted by sunrise on January 20th 2009 at 7:10pm
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Jumbotron near the Wash. monument.

posted by Pixie on January 20th 2009 at 8:10pm
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