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About 50 students accompany float in parade

Jan. 20

After a month of preparation, GW’s inaugural float was finally put to use on Tuesday afternoon.

The parade started when Obama left the Capitol steps at 3:20 p.m., and GW’s float passed by the viewing stand at 5:40 p.m. Fox News caught Obama saluting George as they passed.

Live Blog: The inauguration of Barack Obama

Jan. 20

Follow The Hatchet as we live blog the day’s events, with reporters scattered throughout downtown D.C.

The National Mall Tuesday

Millions flocked to the National Mall to witness the inauguration. Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer

Parade wrap-up | 6:25 p.m. After skies began to darken, many parade-watchers decided to call it today. But they didn’t leave without catching a glimpse of President Obama, who arrived at the Presidential reviewing stand around 5 p.m.

Jan. 20

Float passes by reviewing stand at 5:40

Jan. 20

Pedestrians pile up outside Foggy Bottom Metro

Jan. 20

Most GW employees get to work on time

Jan. 20

GW Hospital treats inauguration-related ailments

Jan. 20

Univ. urges students to take Metro to Inaugural Ball

Jan. 20

Students line up before dawn to witness history