From high-end hotels to chilly campgrounds, D.C. prepares for inauguration 2009. Nov. 12, 2008— -- The economy may be bleak, but this week, cash-strapped young D.C. professionals and wealthy ...

WASHINGTON D.C. — Hundreds of thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds flooded D.C. this weekend, soaking up the energetic atmosphere and preparing to play a part in history. On the eve of ...

Experience excerpts of Obama's inaugural address from the perspective of the people in the packed crowds in Washington, D.C.

Craig Reinarman, professor of sociology, is teaching at UC-DC this quarter. On January 20, he was among the throngs who witnessed the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The next day, he sent this ...

Many changes have taken place since the first inauguration of President George Washington in 1789. With the events scheduled for today’s swearing in of the 44th president of the United States, Barack ...

National Mall thrummed as crowds of a million people bunched together and as camcorders rose in unison hoping for a glimpse of history. With the wave of flags, high hopes and wide smiles, the nation ...