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Obama's inauguration program (taking oath and assuming office) was held January 20, 2009. Obama took the oath on Lincolns Bible. The inaugural parade tickets were all sold out in less than a minute of being opened on January 9, 2009.
The inauguration is termed to mark Neighbourhood Ball for classless US society as the Neighbourhood Ball will be attended not only by the elite but also by people from poor and black parts of Washington.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee has opened a memorabilia store in downtown Washington, D.C. as a run-up. The Committee also warned of crush-Level crowds on Jan 20.
The task of security at the inauguration ceremony is considered one of the biggest challenge for security agencies in the US as they did a very good co-ordination and planning to ensure an incident-free function before the world.
A performance by a band who penned a hit song about the President-elects Irish roots will perform at inauguration.
Representative of Singer Jennifer Hudson confirmed she will not be singing at Obamas inauguration after rumours emerged that she will be singing The Star-Spangled Banner.
Music executive Nicole Avant, New York movers and shakers Barbara Lee Diamondstein-Spielvogel and hubby Carl fell into the 300,000 dollars group. Will Smith manager James Lassiter, director Ron Howard and Samuel L. Jackson fell into the 50,000-dollar category. The 25,000-dollar group consisted of director Reginald Hudlin, Lionel Richie's ex wife Brenda, and Terminator" producer Gale Hurd. Oprah Winfrey contributed 2,300 dollars for Obama's primary run, nothing for the presidential run and was late in her contribution for the inauguration eve.
Indian Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is likely to visit the US and India's representative.
Hindu groups from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia plan to stage a demonstration at Lafayette Park (in front of White House), in Washington D.C. under the banner of Coalition for Peace, during the inaugural ceremony.
A beer named after Obama, which Red Hook-based Six Point Craft Ales stopped selling after Election Day, has been tucked away by some barkeepers for Inauguration Day celebrations.
Actress Halle Berry's dress was caught in the elevator during presidential inauguration.
Most Americans want Obama to concentrate on economy: Poll
Ahead of Barack Obamas State of the Union address tonight, most Americans want the US President to devote more time on the gloomy economy, a new poll has found. ANI
Apologetic Secret Service red-faced after Salahis White House dinner gatecrash
The gate-crashing Salahis were greeted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the state dinner in honour of Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, White House officials have admitted, prompting apology from the Secret Service for the security breach. ANI
Gatecrashing Salahis did so at other presidential functions too!
Aspiring reality television stars Michael and Tareq Salahi, who gate crashed Barack Obamas White House state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, may have attended other presidential events. ANI
Obama faces 30 death threats a day
U.S. President Barack Obama is the target of more than 30 potential death threats a day and is being protected by an increasingly over-stretched and under-resourced Secret Service, according to a new book. ANI
9/11 terror attacks voted most iconic TV moment of all time
The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York City have surfaced as the most iconic TV moment of all time in an online survey. ANI
Jackos funeral 2nd most-watched on TV after Princess Dianas
King of Pop Michael Jacksons funeral attracted more than 31 million TV viewers, making it the second most watched funeral after Princess Dianas. ANI
Jacksons memorial to be bigger global online event than Obamas inauguration
Michael Jacksons memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is expected to be an even bigger global internet video-viewing event than the inauguration of US President Barack Obama. ANI
American students make Obama mural from 2,420 dominoes
A mural of US President Barack Obama has been created by students at Franklin Avenue Elementary School and nearby Westfield State College by using 2,420 dominoes. ANI
Michelle Obamas inaugural dress to be featured in Manhattan museum exhibit
Visitors will soon be able to take a closer look at Michelle Obamas inauguration dress, as it is set to be featured in a Manhattan museum exhibit. ANI
will.i.am begs Barack Obama for a job
Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am wants to work with US President Barack Obama. ANI
Band member denies having sex with director of famed US marching band
The young woman, whose alleged affair with the band leader of the famed Brooklyn Steppers caused him to be booted, has denied having sex with him. ANI
Susan Boyles video set to become top YouTube hit of all time
Singing sensation Susan Boyles performance on Britains Got Talent may soon go on to top the most-viewed YouTube video list. ANI
New species of lichen named after Barack Obama
President Barack Obama has received an unusual tribute from a UC Riverside researcher - he has named a new species of lichen after him. ANI
Ethiopian in Chicago arrested for targeting Obama with HIV-infected blood
An Ethiopian refugee in Chicago has been arrested for threatening to target President Barack Obama with HIV-infected blood. ANI
Is Ted Kennedy ready to handover political baton to wife Vicki?
Rumors are doing the rounds that a very sick Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy may pass on his political baton to wife Vicki, as he continues to battle with brain cancer. ANI
White Sox invites Obama to visit new training facility in Arizona
President Barack Obama will be in Phoenix this week, and has been given an invitation by the Phoenix White Sox, his favorite baseball team, to visit the team facility in Glendale, Arizona. ANI
Tiger Woods plans to play golf with Obama soon
Ace golfer Tiger Woods plans to play golf with President Obama soon. ANI
Mrs. Obama bans daughters from mixing with celebs
In an attempt to forge a normal family life in the White House, Americas First Lady Michelle Obama has banned celebrity socialising for her daughters Malia and Sasha.Malia, 10, and Sasha, seven, met A-list stars on the night of their father U.S. president Barack Obamas inauguration ceremony. ANI
Obamas magnetic appeal doesnt let TV viewers eyes wander
Tracking the eye movements of some people as they watched Barack Obamas inauguration on TV, a group of Scottish researchers found that the new U.S. President had a magnetic appeal on the viewers. ANI
Renee Zellweger shunned celeb status for Obamas inauguration
Hollywood actress Renee Zellweger was so desperate to watch US President Barack Obamas inauguration that she shunned her celeb status and veiled herself among the two million civilians swarming the nations capitol. ANI
Oprah Winfrey to stop Yo-yo dieting to lose weight
Oprah Winfrey has said that she is planning to lose weight in 2009 again, and the first step towards reaching her goal is-stop Yo-yo dieting. ANI
Aretha Franklin gifts Obama with her fathers inspiring sermons
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin gifted U.S. President Barack Obama with the most inspiring sermons of her father, who was a civil rights leader. ANI
Bakery sparks outrage selling Drunken Negro Face cookies during Obama inauguration
A Greenwich Village bakery owner has sparked outrage after he sold Drunken Negro Face cookies during President Barack Obamas inauguration. ANI
Hillary discusses bilateral ties with Zardari
New US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had a brief telephonic conversation with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari over bilateral ties and the regional situation on Thursday. ANI
Air and Simple Gifts quartet performance at Obamas inauguration wasnt live
The performance of the Air and Simple Gifts instrumental piece at Barack Obamas inauguration on Tuesday was not live, it has emerged. ANI
1.8 million people attended Obamas inauguration
1.8 million people attended President Barack Obamas inauguration as Americas head of state, an official estimate has revealed. ANI
JLo, Marc Anthony dismiss split rumors with romantic duet
Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony have silenced reports of an looming split by performing a romantic duet at Barack Obamas inauguration ball. ANI
Jamie Foxx wont sport diamond earrings anymore
American actor Jamie Foxx has given up his trademark diamond earrings to protest against the use of conflict gems in jewellery. ANI
NY Governor wants time to think about Hillary Clintons Senate replacement
New York Governor David Paterson has said that he wants more time to think about it who will replace Hillary Clinton in Senate from his state. ANI
Arab media hails Obama era
Leading media outlets in the Arabic world and Iran have hailed the beginning of the Obama era. ANI
Prostitutes, coke dealers stand to make big bucks from Obamas inauguration
President-elect Barack Obamas inauguration has been revealed to be very good business for many and more so for prostitutes and coke dealers. ANI
Scam e-mails claiming Obama has refused presidency being used to fool web users
Malicious e-mails suggesting that Barack Obama has refused the presidency of the U.S. surfaced just hours before his inauguration. ANI
Schedule of events for Barack Obamas inauguration as 44th US President
Following will be the schedule of events for Barack Obamas inauguration as 44th President of the United States. ANI
Pilot, crew of sunk US Airways plane to attend Obamas inauguration
US Airways pilot Chesley B. Sully Sullenberger and his family have been invited to attend Barack Obamas inauguration. ANI
Obama to echo JFKs plea for self-sacrifice in inaugural speech
Barack Obama is reportedly set to remind his fellow Americans of John F Kennedys call for self-sacrifice along with a with a new era of responsibility in his inaugural speech. ANI
Thousands flock for Obamas We Are One pre-inauguration concert
Thousands of Americans poured in the city of Washington to laud Barack Obama and his family at a pre-inauguration rock concert on January 18. ANI
St. Johns Episcopal Church gets a facelift before Obamas visit
The St. Johns Episcopal Church has recently undergone an extensive renovation in anticipation of Barack Obama making a visit to it after being inaugurated as the United States 44th President. ANI
Washington expects tsunami of cash with inauguration mega-bash
Tourism trade in Washington is expecting a tsunami of cash after two to four million people were estimated to enter the US capital to see President-elect Barack Obama take office on January 20. ANI
Tiger Woods to help tee off Barack Obamas inauguration
Golf ace Tiger Woods will be speaking at the opening celebration for Barack Obamas presidential inauguration. ANI
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