inauguration

Inauguration describes the beginning of something, and is typically used as a political term, such as the U.S. Presidential Inauguration.

The inauguration of a U.S. President is usually marked by days of festivities leading up to the swearing-in of the new Vice President (at 11:30am) and President (at noon) on January 20, followed by an inaugural address from the President, a parade, and a few more days of celebration. Some inaugurations are more notable than others.

The 2009 inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama featured a record crowd (estimated to be two million people) gathered in person to watch the ceremony and surrounding festivities, and was also broadcast live around the world.

Many bloggers expressed strong feelings about the 2009 U.S. Presidential inauguration. Some reminisced or cheered, while others downplayed the event.

The 2013 inauguration is unlikely to receive quite as much attention, but a new U.S. President is inaugurated every four years. After the inauguration is when the work begins.

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• Inauguration 2009’s Solar Return chart 2010

  
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• President Zardari terms Karachi incidents plot against country

  
  Pakistan News | News, Videos, Articles, Current Affairs, Politics, Entertainment, Technology | Geo TV | Dawn | The News | Ten Sports | Geo Super | India News — Authority: 166
  NAUDERO: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that yesterday’s suicide attack at Karachi’s main Ashura procession and other incidents of violence in the city are a conspiracy against the country. The president made these remarks while performing the inauguration of the Larkana-Khairpur bridge project on the River ...
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• Trek to history: Before the dawn’s early light

  
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• Putin launches new Russia oil route to Asia

  
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  Prime Minister Vladimir Putin launched Russias long-awaited Siberian oil export route on Monday, hailing a "truly serious event" giving energy-hungry Asia a new supply source from the worlds largest crude exporter. Putin, clad in a heavy winter parka, pushed a button that initiated the first filling of an oil tanker ...
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• President concerned about alcoholism in Kerala

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 740
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• President Obama: What A Difference A Year Makes

  
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  A Look Back At The Year That Was As I opined during the presidential elections and after, now President Obama was as they say in Lotto speak, elected on a dollar and a dream. The dollar was the record amount raised through an internet campaign for donations that worked to a T. The dream was experienced by all of ...
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• Russias Putin to inaugurate pipeline

  
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  MOSCOW, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will witness the celebratory launch of the East Siberia-Pacific Ocean oil pipeline, officials say. During Putins visit to the Russian Far East, he is expected to witness the inauguration of the first leg of the project, which should pump 1.6 million ...
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• Best of the Bag Decade: Contributors & Friends, Pt. II

  
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• 2009 As Seen Through Twitter Hashtags

  
  PC Mike - Tech News and Reviews — Authority: 164
  Chris Allison is a social media strategist at NeboWeb , where he helps clients make the most of the social web. You can follow him on Twitter as the voice behind @Neboweb . Read the original post: 2009 As Seen Through Twitter Hashtags
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• 2009 As Seen Through Twitter Hashtags

  
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  Chris Allison is a social media strategist at NeboWeb , where he helps clients make the most of the social web. You can follow him on Twitter as the voice behind @Neboweb . You may have seen Twitter’s recently announced most discussed topics of ‘09 . The list really highlights the gravity of this important ...
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• 2009 As Seen Through Twitter Hashtags

  
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• What If A Terrorist Attack Happened Before Inauguration Day ?

  
  Sreelancer — Authority: 177
  Of course we are all hoping the best for our new president, and I certainly do not want a terrorist attack to occur at any point in time. But I am curious to know. What would happen if a terrorist attack happened the day before Obama swears in? I know Bush is the president until January 20th, but lets say one ...
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• Zardari goes for ‘direct public contact’ to restore crushed image

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 740
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• My 2009 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 1]

  
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• Water Babies Video Tops List of Most-Viewed Posts

  
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• January 09: Obama, Ajay, McLeod’s & Temptation

  
  TV Tonight — Authority: 150
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• Feds Pay Virginia $500K for Providing Obama Inauguration Buses

  
  American Conservative Daily — Authority: 165
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• Ticket Replay: Official text of Barack Obamas Inaugural Address, Jan. 20, 2009

  
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• Sweatpantsmoms Favorite Things of 2009: Im Going To Party Like Its 1999

  
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• Agricultural growth for Q3 may be negative: Pranab

  
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