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Live Blog: The inauguration of Barack Obama

Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 5:59 pm

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. more »

Students begin work on inaugural float

Thursday, January 8, 2009, 6:01 pm

As we’ve reported in the Newsroom before, the GW float was officially accepted by Congress in December for the inaugural parade on Jan. 20. The approved design is a 46-foot-long float built on two trailers and includes a physical representation of each school.
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Float on

Saturday, December 13, 2008, 3:03 am

A Washington Post blog poked fun at the GW inaugural float design on Friday, comparing it to a bewildering mascot from the Atlanta Olympics. more »