News and notes on the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.

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Monitor inauguration events and scenes -- from the swearing-in and parade to the balls' wee hours -- through a continuously updated, interactive map and timeline displaying photos, video and text reports.

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Thousands of people storm the streets by the Capitol in Washington, D.C., for a chance to witness the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.

For the D.C. hospitality industry, the presidential inauguration is like the Super Bowl. A look behind the scenes at the Washington Ritz-Carlton reveals the hard work behind the luxury hotel's long weekend of pageantry and performance art.