On the morning of the inauguration, GW students flocked to the National Mall before dawn to be among the first to take their place to witness history.
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Students line up before dawn to witness history
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 2:19 pm
Hundreds of students crowd Mall for inaugural concert
Monday, January 19, 2009, 1:49 am
Throngs of GW students woke up early and braved the winter cold to join thousands of people at the star-studded “We Are One” concert on Sunday that stretched from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol.
The crowds stretched well east of the Lincoln Memorial. Nick Gingold/senior staff photographer
More entertainers announced for opening ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial
Monday, January 12, 2009, 8:16 pm
The Presidential Inauguration Committee has announced a star-studded cast of entertainers for the ceremony kicking-off official inaugural activities on Sunday.
Early reports that Bruce Springsteen will perform at the event, which will take place on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial around 2p.m., were confirmed and other popular entertainers—including Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Stevie Wonder and Shakira—were added to the lineup. The kick-off is free and open to the public.
Bruce Springsteen expected to perform at the Lincoln Memorial
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 5:07 pm
One of the first events scheduled for President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration festivities is a kick-off ceremony on Jan. 18 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. more »
Officials say inauguration day crowds will be smaller than previously expected
Monday, December 22, 2008, 9:47 am
Officials said on Monday that inauguration day crowds are expected to be around 2 million people, rather than the 4 million to 5 million previously reported, according to the Washington Post. more »
No overnight camping to be allowed for inauguration
Friday, December 12, 2008, 3:46 pm
Inauguration goers will not be able to camp out on the National Mall in order to get a good vantage point for President-elect Barack Obama’s swearing in, The Washington Post reported today. more »
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