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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  Four Ways to Experience the #inaug2013 Through Social Media
  Today is an historic event and if you can't be on the National Mall, then you can follow along with the help of social media.
  by sageone73 / on Jan 21, 2013

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• Go Long, Scandal! Keep Em Coming, Obama!

  
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• Former Chicago Alderman Sharon Dixon Arrested For Carrying A Loaded Gun

  
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• Obamas host secret, star-studded bash at White House

  
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  Bill and Hillary Clinton, actress Kerry Washington, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and producer Harvey Weinstein were among those who joined the Obamas at the White House’s secret post-inauguration bash. President Obama and Michelle Obama held the hush-hush, swanky, ultra-A-list party to celebrate his second term the ...
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• When Minutes Matter Most

  
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• Ouverture du premier Apple Store à Berlin

  
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• A Royal Inauguration means one thing… DIAMONDS!

  
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  While all of the Netherlands watched eagerly last week at their new King and Queen, we, at Seventy Seven Diamonds were watching closely at one particular aspect of the special day… The diamonds! The new Queen was bound to wear some, surely?! And the guests! Needless to say the girls didn’t disappoint! After ...
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• Dutch Days

  
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  Images from the recent celebrations in the Netherlands (click to enlarge). April 29th: The night before the abdication and investiture, Her Majesty the Queen hosted a dinner in the Rijksmuseum for several crowned heads. Willem-Alexander was dapper in black tie, and Maxima was resplendent in red and diamonds. ...
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• Dutch Days

  
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  Images from the recent celebrations in the Netherlands (click to enlarge). April 29th: The night before the abdication and investiture, Her Majesty the Queen hosted a dinner in the Rijksmuseum for several crowned heads. Willem-Alexander was dapper in black tie, and Maxima was resplendent in red and diamonds. ...
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• An Emotional Dutch Tradition Continues

  
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  As the sun rose in the eastern United States, a certain blogger was stumbling awake to watch – and tweet about – the abdication of Queen Beatrix. Though it was still dark for me, the sun was shining in the Netherlands today as people celebrated – and said goodbye to – their queen of 33 years. In turn, they ...
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• An Emotional Dutch Tradition Continues

  
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  As the sun rose in the eastern United States, a certain blogger was stumbling awake to watch – and tweet about – the abdication of Queen Beatrix. Though it was still dark for me, the sun was shining in the Netherlands today as people celebrated – and said goodbye to – their queen of 33 years. In turn, they ...
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• Amsterdam keeps track of ‘lonely loonies’ for inauguration

  
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  The police of Amsterdam has made a list of all the ‘crazies’ it suspects might disrupt the inauguration of King Willem Alexander next Tuesday, nu.nl reports . The news site quotes TV news show Eva Jinek op Zondag which interviewed Mayor Eberhard van der Laan. The mayor said that there are people roaming the ...
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• She Who Pauses

  
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• Lies and Half Truths From Obama About Oil And Gas

  
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• Romney backer switches teams

  
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  Is all forgiven when a big Republican donor makes a hefty contribution to the inauguration of the Democratic victor?
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