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Inauguration

21 January, 2009 (22:30) | Inauguration 2009 | By: KT

Captions later. Must sleep. Amazed we have Obama. Amazed 2 million people could descend on one place in space and time and have basically no problems. We are awesome.
Updated with captions 1/25.

: In the metro. The Metro cops had to hold people back to let the next train unload. Eventually they shut L'Enfant Plaza down.

: People crammed into cars getting out at L'Enfant Plaza

: Along Washington Ave mixing with blue and silver ticket holders

: Inching towards Silver Gate

: Overhead security.

: Which way to moo-ve?

: Holding tickets in the air to go through gate, Native American museum in background.

: First glimpse of capitol.

: Pepsi made bags that were appropriate size for security regulations

: Looking back at exit.

: On way to security checkpoint.

: Ray encouraged us to just chill and wait.

: Yolanda and her son got tickets from an Obama volunteer on the metro.

: This cop stood on a cement barrier and told stories about his Italian mother who would do worse than he if we got out of line.

: Through checkpoint. Trying to find good spot. Wanted to get near jumbotron.

: Sortof near?

: Privileged to be one of the 240,000 close to president Obama on this day.

: Looking forwards.

: With rapt attention

: Looking backwards. Cousin Phil says "That looks like America."

: 2 million people. No problems.

: Waiting. Standing. So very cold.

: BHO in the house!!! I was so very proud that he was led in by two San Franciscans.

: Dianne Feinstein's floating head proclaims the amazing process of a peaceful transfer of power, which should give hope to others in violent conflicts. I don't always agree with DiFi, but I did here.

: A flock of seagulls accompanied the classical quartet performing "Air and Simple Things." Tis indeed a gift to be simple and a gift to be free, and to finally come down where we ought to be.

: John Roberts flubbing the oath. I *thought* there was something wrong with it, and there was.

: Rus and I very happy with regime change.

: BHO made several memorable remarks in his speech. A shout out to nonbelievers. The quiet force of progress. Those who went before and worked hard for the next generation. We'll extend a hand if you unclench your fist.