Inauguration 2013

Reflecting on Inauguration Day

01/22/13 00:03 AM

(Full Inauguration Blog coverage here. Twitter hashtag: #SMUinDC) By Julie Fancher / jfancher@smu.edu I just got back from the 57th Presidential Inauguration and what an experience. I woke up at 5 this morning and after four and a half hours of sleep, I was surprisingly energetic. I bundled up in my scarf, gloves, hat and coat and was on my way. I found out late last night that I was able to be in a seated section, and jumped at the opportunity to get those seats. Thank you so much to the amazing people I met at the California inaugural ball for setting me up big time! The slight downside, I had to pick them up this morning at the Washington Court hotel so I left earlier than my colleagues. I made the trek over to find that the city was deserted, except for the...

Preparing for the Inaugural Ball

01/21/13 18:29 PM

(Full Inauguration Blog coverage here. Twitter hashtag: #SMUinDC) By Katelyn Gough / kgough@smu.edu The Inaugural ball may not start for another few hours, but operations are in full swing here at the convention center. Both the Inaugural Ball and the Comander-in-Chief balls, both hosted by President Obama, are taking place at the Washington Convention Center. Special effect lighting is in place and musical sound checks are going on. Artists set to perform tonight at at the two balls include Alicia Keys, Usher, John Legend, Katy Perry, Brad Paisley, Stevie Wonder, and more. The Commander-in-Chief's Ball is an invitation-only celebration for members of the Armed Forces. Tickets were free for those attending. The Inaugural Ball, held downstairs from the...

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