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Presidential Inauguration

Monday, January 21, 2013

President Barack Obama's 2013 Inaugural Address

Read the full text of President Barack Obama's speech made on the occasion of his second inauguration.

Remarks of President Barack Obama – as Prepared for Delivery Inaugural Address Monday, January 21, 2013 Washington, DC Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:  Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution.  We affirm the promise of our democracy.  We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names.  What makes us exceptional – what makes us American – is our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, …

Photos: Virginia Inaugural Ball

Photos from the Virginia Inaugural Ball on Sunday in Arlington.

This year's Virginia Inaugural Ball was Sunday night at the Westin Arlington Gateway.  U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, along with Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Terry McAuliffe and an estimated 1,100 others attended. [Full story: Virginia Inaugural Ball: 'You Can't Help But Feel Optimistic'] The Democratic Party of Virginia and the Arlington County Democratic Committee hosted the event.

VIDEO: Moran Talks Obama's Second Term, Sequestration

... and who would he support in 2016?

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., talks to Patch about why President Barack Obama doesn't get a honeymoon this time, obstruction in the House of Representatives, sequestration and other topics at the Virginia Inaugural Ball. More: Virginia Inaugural Ball: 'You Can't Help But Feel Optimistic' Photos: Virginia Inaugural Ball

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Your Photos: President Obama's 2013 Inaugural Parade

See photos from President Obama's 2013 Inaugural Parade here. If you're attending the inaugural parade, upload your photos to this page!

Upload your photos from the Inauguration Day parade and they will be featured in this photo gallery. Just click "Upload Photos & Videos" and add a caption.

Your Photos: President Obama's Second Inauguration

See photos from other local residents attending the 2013 presidential inauguration Monday. Are you going to be in downtown D.C.? Upload your photos here, too!

Upload your photos from Inauguration Day and they will be featured in this post. Just click "Upload Photos & Videos" and add a caption. Also, tell us about your inauguration experience in the comments section below! 

What's Open, What's Closed in Fairfax County for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Combination of holiday and Inauguration Day means mix of closed government offices, while other county workers will be working.

Most of Fairfax County's government offices — including courts and schools — will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. What will be open? Park Authority RECenters will be open with regular hours. Trash pickup will also be on a regular schedule. Fairfax Connector will operate on a modified schedule: Bus routes with weekday service will operate according to the weekday schedule, except routes 335, 394, 395, 585, 595, and 597 which will not operate. Routes 335, 394, 395, 585, 595, and 597 do not operate when a holiday weekday schedule is in effect. But because Monday is also Inauguration Day, many Fairfax County staff will be on duty, including public safety personnel, as well as staffing the county’s Emergency Operations …

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Presidential Inauguration Guests in Town? What to Do in Annandale

Where to go, what to do and where to eat in Annandale this weekend if you're hosting out-of-town guests for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

Chances are, your guests will want to do more than sit on your couch waiting for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama on Monday. So, we’ve rounded up some things you can do right here in Annandale to keep your guests entertained and happy. Where to Eat If you've got a big crowd to feed, take them to Annandale hotspot Honey Pig. Located at 7220 Columbia Pike., the 24-hour restaurant serves a variety of dishes from bulgogi to kimchi to octopus and is considered by many to be the best place in Annandale to grab Korean BBQ. Stay late and partake of some of the karaoke! For traditional American fare such as burgers and french fries, try Silverado located at 7052 Columbia Pike in the Annandale Shopping Center. Food Corner Kabob is …

Thursday, January 17, 2013

2013 Inauguration Travel Information

How to get around Washington on Inauguration Day, including Metro rail, bus, driving, biking and walking.

  Click on each transportation mode above to reveal more information and links to resources about each.  For additional District and Maryland transportation information, click here.

Twitter Accounts to Follow for President Obama's Inauguration

Metro, the Secret Service, the official inauguration committee and others are on Twitter to help you navigate the 2013 presidential inauguration weekend.

Twitter can be a great way to get information on the go about inauguration weather, traffic, Metro transit, events and more on inauguration weekend.h President Barack Obama's second inauguration is this Monday, Jan. 21. He'll be sworn in privately on Sunday. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a list of Twitter accounts you may want to follow if you’re heading into Washington for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, the parade, balls or any related events that weekend. Annandale Patch is on Twitter, too! Follow @AnnandalePatch for local news and info on inauguration day and beyond. WMATA – Metro Rail and Bus @wmata - The Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority’s official Twitter account. @metroinaug - WMATA has …

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Walking Routes in Downtown DC on Inauguration Day

Metro offers several route suggestions to get to the National Mall, the parade route and to the White House on Inauguration Day.

Whether you are attending the inauguration on the National Mall, taking in the parade along Pennsylvania Avenue or cheering the President's return at the White House, you can expect to do a lot of walking on Inauguration Day. Between metro station closures, parade route street closures and bus route changes, you will be using your own two feet to get you where you want to be once you arrive downtown on Metro. See also: Guide to Taking the Metro to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. To help, Metro has created a list of walking directions from various locations near to the National Mall area: Arlington Cemetery (1.5 miles to Mall) Walk 0.7 miles toward the Lincoln Memorial (away from Arlington Cemetery). Go around the left side of the …

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