US President Barack Obama Inauguration Day 1
Inauguration Day is on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 when the United States president-elect Barack Obama is sworn into office. This event usually occurs on the steps of the Capitol, usually by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who presides over the oath, which is taken directly from the Constitution: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Serious stuff.
All of us! Of course, the Inaugural Ball may be a little bit more exclusive, but anyone who wants to stand along Pennsylvania Avenue to freeze their toes off and witness the parade to the ceremony may do so. Those who want to be on site for the historic occasion are already planning their trips with lookups on “inauguration travel packages,” “inauguration packages,” and “attending the presidential inauguration.”
But don’t expect to get serious deals. Inauguration Day is good for business. In the past, hotel rooms have gone for an eye-popping $350-$400 a night, and local business is generally boosted 30%. (With those kinds of prices, how could it not?) Of course, you can always look for volunteer opportunities, which a few searchers are already scouting out.
Not surprisingly, the most popular searches on the event are coming from D.C., and those locals won’t have to do much more than pay for a seat on the Metro.