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Historic Inauguration Fashions

In just a few hours the wait will be over and the world will finally get to see what Michelle Obama has chosen to wear to the dozen or so Inaugural Balls she and the new president will attend. Regardless of what the new First Lady wears tonight, you can bet the photos of it will be front page news and fashion experts will spare nothing when it comes to weighing in on its color, shape and size. You can also bet that whatever Michelle Obama dons at tonight’s star-studded fetes it will find its place in the Smithsonian Institution … Continue reading →

Parents Making the Most of Obama Inauguration

Are you keeping your kids home from school tomorrow? TV journalist Linda Ellerbee, along with a handful or other renown child psychologists, are encouraging parents around the nation to keep their kids home from school tomorrow in order to make Inauguration Day a family affair. Regardless of your party affiliation, these childhood “experts” say President-elect Barack Obama’s swearing in as our country’s first African-American president is a historic moment that should be witnessed and discussed as a family. Basically, Ellerbee and crew maintain that learning should begin at home and parents should make the most of tomorrow’s historic events. So … Continue reading →

Schools Using Obama Inauguration as Teaching Tool

At noon tomorrow hundreds of thousands of children living on the East Coast will put down their books and lunch trays and gather in front of massive television screens to watch history unfold. Florida Governor Charlie Crist wrote a letter last week to state Education Commissioner Eric Smith asking him to encourage schools to take a break from studies on Tuesday, when Barack Obama takes the oath of office. The Republican governor’s letter read in part: “While the inauguration of any American President and the peaceful transition of our national leadership are admired around the globe, next week’s event symbolizes … Continue reading →

Hosting an Inauguration Day Party

More than three million people have descended on Washington, D.C. to witness Barack Obama make history as he becomes the nation’s first African-American president. If you are not able to travel to our nation’s capital in time for tomorrow’s inauguration festivities, don’t fret. You can celebrate the momentous occasion in the comfort of your own home. Make the historic event a family affair by hosting an inauguration party. Here are some tips to get you started: Fire Up the DVR. Many schools are allowing students to watch the parade and swearing-in ceremony during class time. However, you can record the … Continue reading →

Are You Traveling to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration?

If so good luck trying to get a hotel room… Actually, there is some good news on the lodging front, though if you are planning to visit Washington, D.C. during inauguration week there are a few things you should keep in mind… First, if you have not solidified your travel plans you need to do so ASAP. Many hotels in the D.C. area are already booked. Sure, the presidential inauguration on January 20, 2009, is a year away, and the guest of honor is still unknown, but that certainly hasn’t stopped travelers from making sure they won’t be left out … Continue reading →