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You could be there on Inauguration Day as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President. Ten supporters will be selected between now and midnight on January 8th to join the inaugural activities. You and a guest could be flown to Washington, D.C., put up in a hotel, and be part of this ...
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presidential-inauguration.com — Andrew Jackson's Inauguration, 1829. Painting by Allyn Cox. The next presidential inauguration will occur on January 20th,... 2009. Upon that day Barack Obama will take the oath of office and be sworn in as the next president of the United States. On ... (more) 2009 Presidential Inaugural Resources - ...
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Laying Groundwork for Post-Inaugural Citizen Service
techPresident — ... they're calling it: "Ten supporters will be selected between now and midnight on January 8th to join the inaugural activities. You and a guest could be flown to Washington, D.C., put up in a hotel, and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event." But you can bypass the donation and still compete for a ticket. ...

Win a Ticket to the Inauguration
Weekly Standard Blog — ... Write fast! If you are interested in seeing Barack Obama sworn in as President, the official Presidential Inaugural Committee is conducting an essay contest. Although the real goal is fundraising and the website is vague as to whether anyone who fails to contribute will, in fact, be selected to attend the inauguration, it does clearly say that if you submit an essay here on the subject of “What does this inaugural mean to you,” then “…you could still be selected to attend the inauguration.” The deadline is midnight, January 8th. ...

Obama to Give Inaugural Tickets to Donors, Essayists
News — ... to the inaugural committee or write an essay . Donations can be made on Obama's transition website, which advertises the inauguration as one funded by grassroots supporters instead of lobbyists or corporations. Those who want tickets but don't want to donate can write about what the inauguration means to them. The lucky winners will be flown to Washington, D.C. for the Jan. 20 inaugural along with a guest. The deadline for entries is Jan. 8.

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