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Table of Contents
Welcome from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome from the Mayor of Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quote from President-elect Barack Obama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Quote from Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Biography of President-elect Barack Obama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Biography of Michelle Obama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Biography of Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . 8
Biography of Dr. Jill Biden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Presidential Inaugural Committee 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AFIC/GSA/FPS/JCCIC Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
United States Senate &
House of Representatives Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
History of the Inauguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calendar of Official Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
56th Inaugural Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parade Route Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
56th Inaugural Parade Participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Official Inaugural Balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Security Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Metro Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Access for Those with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Renewing America’s Promise at the Smithsonian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Places of Interest In and Around Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Inaugural Commemorative Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Dear Friends,
On behalf of the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee, welcome
to the 56th Presidential Inauguration.
This week, Americans of all backgrounds will come together in our
nation’s capital—and all across the country—in the spirit of unity
and shared purpose as we celebrate the Inauguration of President
Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
The theme of this year’s Inauguration is “Renewing America’s
Promise.” It reflects President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect
Biden’s commitment to restoring the dream of opportunity for every
American and reaffirming America’s standing as a beacon of hope
around the world.
This is an Inauguration for all Americans. And because Renewing
America’s Promise begins by asking every American to participate
in our rich and vibrant democracy, we’ve planned the most open and
accessible Inauguration in history.
For the first time, the entire length of the National Mall will be open
to the public on Inauguration Day so that more Americans than
ever can witness the swearing-in of a President within view of the
Capitol. And for those Americans who want to participate, but can’t
be in Washington, we’ve planned innovative new ways for them
to get involved in their communities and gather with their fellow
Americans in service and celebration as one nation, and one people.
Dear Visitors,
On behalf of the residents of the District of Columbia and as an
Honorary Co-Chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, I am
pleased to welcome you to the nation’s capital as we host the 2009
Presidential Inauguration. The Inauguration of Barack Obama
marks an exciting new chapter in our nation’s history, and we are
honored to be a part of this historic event.
As you settle into the District to enjoy this momentous occasion,
I encourage you to experience all that Washington, DC has to
offer. From the majestic monuments to the exciting entertainment
venues, DC has something for everyone. Our world-class restaurants,
acclaimed hotels, dynamic theaters and endless shopping make
Washington, DC the perfect city to explore during your time here for
the Inauguration of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
The District is expecting a record number of visitors during the
Inauguration and we would like to encourage you to walk or to take
public transportation to all events, as many streets in and around
the Capitol and the National Mall will be closed to vehicles for
much of Inauguration Day.
We are happy to have you here, and hope you enjoy your time in the
District of Columbia.
Thank you for joining us at this historic moment of great purpose
and great promise.
Sincerely,
Adrian M. Fenty
Mayor
Emmett S. Beliveau
Executive Director
Presidential Inaugural Committee 2009
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“I am going to ask you to play your part;
ask you to stand up; ask you to put your foot firmly
into the current of history. I am asking you
to change history’s course. And if I have the fortune
“Millions of Americans have been knocked down. to be your President, decades from now—
And this is the time as Americans—together—
when the memory of this or that policy has faded,
we get back up… Our debt to our parents and
and when the words that we will speak in the next
our grandparents is too great.
few years are long forgotten—I hope you remember
Our obligation to our children is too sacred.
this as a moment when your own story
These are extraordinary times.”
and the American story came together, and history
bent once more in the direction of justice.”
Joe Biden
August 27, 2008
Ba r ack Obama
2008 Democratic National Convention
Denver, Colorado
December 5, 2007
Mt. Vernon, Iowa
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Barack Obama
Barack Obama’s story is the American
story—values from the heartland, a middle
class upbringing in a strong family, hard
work and education as the means of getting
ahead, and the conviction that a life so
blessed should be lived in service to others.
With a father from Kenya and a mother from
Kansas, Barack Obama was born in Hawaii
on August 4, 1961. He was raised with help
from his grandfather, who served in Patton’s
army, and his grandmother, who worked her way up from the
secretarial pool to middle management at a bank.
After working his way through college with the help of scholarships
and student loans, Barack Obama moved to Chicago, where he
worked with a group of churches to help rebuild communities
devastated by the closure of local steel plants.
He went on to attend law school, where he became the first AfricanAmerican President of the Harvard Law Review. Upon graduation,
he returned to Chicago to help lead a voter registration drive, teach
constitutional law at the University of Chicago, and remain active in
his community.
Barack Obama’s years of public service are based around his
unwavering belief in the ability to unite people around a politics
of purpose. In the Illinois State Senate, Barack Obama passed
the first major ethics reform in twenty-five years, cut taxes for
working families, and expanded health care for children and their
parents. As a United States Senator, he reached across the aisle to
pass groundbreaking lobbying reform, lock up the world’s most
dangerous weapons, and bring transparency to government by
putting federal spending online.
On November 4, 2008, he was elected the forty-fourth President of
the United States. He and his wife, Michelle, are the proud parents
of two daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7.
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Michelle Obama
When people ask Michelle Obama to
describe herself, she doesn’t hesitate. First
and foremost, she is Malia and Sasha’s mom.
But before she was a mother—or a wife,
lawyer, or public servant—she was Fraser
and Marian Robinson’s daughter.
The Robinsons lived in a brick bungalow
on the South Side of Chicago. Fraser was
a pump operator for the Chicago Water
Department, and despite being diagnosed
with multiple sclerosis at a young age, he hardly ever missed a day
of work. Marian stayed home to raise Michelle and her brother
Craig, skillfully managing a busy household filled with love,
laughter, and important life lessons.
A product of Chicago public schools, Michelle studied sociology and
African-American studies at Princeton University. After graduating
from Harvard Law School in 1988, she joined the Chicago law firm
Sidley & Austin, where she later met the man who would become
the love of her life.
After a few years, Michelle decided her true calling lay in
encouraging people to serve their communities and their neighbors. She served as assistant commissioner of planning and development
in Chicago’s City Hall before becoming the founding executive
director of the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an AmeriCorps
program that prepares youth for public service.
In 1996, Michelle joined the University of Chicago with a vision
of bringing campus and community together. As associate dean of
student services, she developed the university’s first community
service program, and under her leadership as vice president of
community and external affairs for the University of Chicago
Medical Center, volunteerism skyrocketed.
As First Lady, Michelle Obama looks forward to continuing her
work on the issues close to her heart—supporting military families,
helping working women balance career and family, and encouraging
national service.
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Joe Biden
Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. was born in
Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 20,
1942, to Joseph, Sr. and Jean Biden. In 1953,
the Biden family moved to Delaware.
After graduating from the University of
Delaware in 1965 and from law school at
Syracuse University in 1968, Biden returned
to Wilmington and set up his own law firm.
At age 27, Biden ran for the New Castle
County Council and won in a Republican
district. At age 29, he launched an improbable bid to unseat twoterm Republican U.S. Sen. J. Caleb Boggs. With very little help from
the state establishment, and with his sister Valerie as his campaign
manager, Biden defeated Boggs by 3,162 votes.
Just weeks after the election, Biden’s wife, Neilia, and their 1-yearold daughter, Naomi, were killed and their two young sons critically
injured in an automobile accident. Biden was sworn in at his sons’
hospital bedside and began commuting to Washington every day by
train, a practice he maintained throughout his career in the Senate.
Senator Biden became ranking Democrat on the Foreign Relations
Committee in 1997 and served as chairman from 2001 to 2003 and
from 2007 to 2009. He served as chairman or ranking member of
the Judiciary Committee for 16 years. He is recognized as one of the
nation’s leading authorities on foreign policy, as well as one of its
most influential voices on terrorism, drug policy, and crime.
In addition to serving as a U.S. Senator, Biden served as an adjunct
professor at the Widener University School of Law from 1991 to
2008, where he taught a seminar on constitutional law.
Dr. Jill Biden
Jill Biden was raised in Willow Grove, PA.
Jill met Joe Biden when she was a student
at the University of Delaware. They married
two years later at the United Nations Chapel
in New York City in June 1977. Jill has said
that when she married Joe, she knew she
was marrying the whole family, including
his two sons, Beau and Hunter. In 1981, Joe
and Jill had their daughter, Ashley. They also
have five grandchildren: Naomi, Finnegan,
Maisy, Natalie, and Hunter Biden.
Jill has been an educator for 27 years. She recently completed her
15th year as a teacher at a community college in Delaware where
she taught English composition. Before that she spent 13 years
in the public schools, including as a part-time professor in the
Rockford Psychiatric Hospital Adolescent Program.
While working full-time and raising a family, Jill earned two master’s
degrees: a Master’s degree in English from Villanova University in
1987 and a Master’s degree in reading from West Chester University
in 1981. In 2007, Jill earned a Doctorate in Education from the
University of Delaware. Her dissertation focused on the challenge of
retaining students in community colleges.
Jill has always been engaged in the issues that matter most to her,
including healthcare. After losing a friend to cancer, Jill started the
Biden Breast Health Initiative to educate girls about proper breast
health. Since 1993 the program has educated more than 7,000 ninththrough twelfth-grade girls in Delaware about the importance of
breast health.
Vice President-elect Biden married Jill Jacobs in 1977. He is the
father of three children: Beau, Hunter, and Ashley. Beau is Delaware’s
Attorney General and is currently an active member of the Delaware
National Guard, serving as captain in the 261st Signal Brigade. Hunter
is an attorney and Ashley is a social worker. Biden also has five
grandchildren: Naomi, Finnegan, Maisy, Natalie, and Hunter.
Jill is also involved with Delaware Boots on the Ground, an
organization that helps military families. Last summer, Jill started a
program called Book Buddies to get kids reading at an early age. The
program helps low-income children and raises money to buy books.
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Executive Office
Chief of Staff
Stephen J. Kerrigan
Executive Committee
Co-Chairs
William M. Daley
Penny Pritzker
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Patrick G. Ryan
Chief Operating Officer
Karen Hancox
Director of Finance
Brian C. Screnar
Chief of Staff to the Co-Chairs
Elizabeth Cohen
Assistant to the Executive Director
Kate Hinterlong
Julianna Smoot
Executive Director
Directors
Emmett S. Beliveau
Honorary Co-Chairs
President Jimmy Carter
President George H.W. Bush
President Bill Clinton
Mayor Adrian Fenty
Senator Dick Durbin
Senator Dick Lugar
Senator Claire McCaskill
Representative Tammy Baldwin
Representative Artur Davis
Representative Ray Lahood
Representative Linda Sanchez
General Colin Powell
Hunter and Kathleen Biden
Craig Robinson
Director of Events & Ceremonies
David Cusack
Director of Ticketing & Credentials
Jess Knox
Director of Media Logistics
Sam Myers, Jr.
Director of Scheduling
Jessica Wright
Communications Director
Josh Earnest
Chief Spokesperson
Linda Douglass
Director of the Office of the President-elect
Lisa Kohnke
Dr. Maya Soetero Ng
Director of the Office of the Vice President-elect
Alan Rose, Jr.
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Political Director
Emily Parcell
Creative Director
Erik Smith
Director of Entertainment
Teal Baker
Director of Renew America Together
Buffy Wicks
Director of Transportation
Andrew Ballard
Housing Co-Directors
Jennifer Larus
Kelsey Larus
Volunteer Director
Tripp Wellde
Director of Grassroots Fundraising
Meaghan Burdick
Chief Technology Officer
Mark Jablonowski
New Media Director
General Services Administration
Acting Administrator
James A. Williams
Presidential Transition Director
Gail T. Lovelace
Acting Regional Administrator
National Capital Region
John F. Phelps
Deputy Regional Administrator
National Capital Region
Sharon J. Banks
Director
Inaugural Support Team
Mary E. Costa
Federal Protective Service
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Andrew Bleeker
Armed Forces Inaugural Committee
Chairman
Major General Richard J. Rowe, Jr., U.S. Army
Deputy Chairman
Rear Admiral Earl L. Gay, U.S. Navy
or
Gary W. Schenkel
Regional Director
National Capital Region
Patrick D. Moses
Commander, District One
National Capital Regional
Royster H. Martin
Senior Enlisted Advisor
Sergeant Major Brian S. Picerno, U.S. Army
Chief of Staff
Colonel James T. Cole, U.S. Marine Corps
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Joint Congressional Committee
on Inaugural Ceremonies
Governors
Bob Riley Chairman
Sarah Palin The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
Janet Napolitano
The Honorable Harry Reid
Mike Beebe
The Honorable Bob Bennett
Arnold Schwarzenegger Bill Ritter, Jr. M. Jodi Rell The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
The Honorable Steny Hoyer
The Honorable John Boehner
United States Senate
Leadership
Senate Majority Leader
The Honorable Harry Reid
Senate Minority Leader
The Honorable Mitch McConnell
United States House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
House Majority Leader
The Honorable Steny Hoyer
House Minority Leader
The Honorable John Boehner
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Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Jack Markell
Charles Crist, Jr. Florida
Sonny Perdue Georgia
Linda Lingle Hawaii
C.L. “Butch” Otter Rod Blagojevich Mitch Daniels Chet Culver Kathleen Sebelius Steve Beshear Kentucky
Bobby Jindal
Louisiana
John Baldacci
Martin O’Malley
Deval Patrick
Jennifer Granholm
Michigan
Timothy Pawlenty
Minnesota
Haley Barbour
Mississippi
Jay Nixon
Missouri
Brian Schweitzer
Montana
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Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
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Nebraska
Dave Heineman
Jim Gibbons
John Lynch
New Hampshire
Jon Corzine
New Jersey
Bill Richardson
New Mexico
David Paterson
New York
Bev Perdue
John Hoeven
Ted Strickland
Nevada
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Brad Henry
Ted Kulongoski
Oregon
Edward Rendell
Pennsylvania
Donald Carcieri
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Mark Sanford
M. Michael Rounds
Phil Bredesen Rick Perry John Huntsman, Jr. Jim Douglas Vermont
Tim Kaine
Virginia
Christine Gregoire Joseph Manchin III James Doyle, Jr. Wisconsin
Dave Freudenthal Wyoming
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Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
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ashington, DC has been home to every Presidential
Inauguration but three—most notably our nation’s first.
When George Washington was elected the first American president
in the spring of 1789, the news took several days to reach him in
his Mount Vernon home. Without the luxury of automobiles or
airplanes, the newly-elected executive rode on horseback to the site
of the first Inaugural address, New York City’s Federal Hall.
As times have changed, so has the Presidential Inauguration. It
is difficult to imagine in the modern era, but Thomas Jefferson
began a post-swearing-in tradition of allowing the general public
to stream through the White House and shake hands with the
president. This tradition continued throughout the Inaugurations
of Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln and ended with President
Grover Cleveland, who decided the event was worth neither the
risk nor the wear on the White House. Other components have
been mainstays. The first Inaugural Ball, for instance, was held for
James Madison in 1809. As the popularity of this event grew, so did
the number of events held. This year, President Obama and Vice
President Biden will attend ten official Inaugural Balls.
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ith the Inauguration of Barack Obama and Joe Biden,
Americans celebrate another milestone in American
history. With a new presidency comes a new personality, and
the events of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration will once again
reflect the values and outlook of the new administration. The
hopeful theme of the Inaugural period—“Renewing America’s
Promise”—indicates a new commitment to restoring the dream of
opportunity for every American. It also marks a renewed emphasis
on service to community and country, exemplified by the kick off of
“Renew America Together” on Monday, January 19, when millions
of volunteers are expected to engage in community service projects
nationwide. So while the 56th Presidential Inauguration will
continue in a long tradition of events, it will also make its unique
mark on history.
The Oath
The oath of office is found in Article II, Section I, Clause 8 of the
United States Constitution. It reads:
Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall
take the following Oath or Affirmation: “I do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of
President of the United States, and will to the best of my
Ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of
the United States.”
The oath is the only part of Inauguration day required by law. At
George Washington’s inauguration in 1789, a Bible was borrowed at
the last minute from St. John’s Masonic Lodge in New York City, and
since then it has been tradition for the incoming President to swear
the oath on a Bible. This year, President-elect Obama will use the same
Bible that Abraham Lincoln used in 1861 at his swearing-in ceremony.
Swearing-In Ceremony
The Inaugural Address
On January 20, 2009, on the historic West Front of the United States
Capitol, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of
the United States. Like each President before him, he will recite
the 35-word oath pledging his allegiance to the Office and to the
Constitution. Per tradition, the President-elect will be sworn in by
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Vice President-elect Biden
will be sworn in by Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul
Stevens shortly before the President-elect.
Every President since George Washington has delivered
an Inaugural Address following the swearing-in ceremony.
Washington’s 135-word address before the Senate Chamber in 1789
is the shortest on record, while William Henry Harrison’s 8,445
word speech in 1841 is the lengthiest in history. The Inaugural
Address is traditionally when the new President outlines the vision
and goals for his new administration, and today it is broadcast all
over the world.
The formal program will begin at 11:30 am. It is recommended that
guests arrive by 9:00 am to ensure enough time to pass through
security.
The Date
The 20th Amendment, ratified in 1933, requires that the Presidential
Inauguration take place on January 20. Previously, most Inaugural
ceremonies were held on March 4—a tradition dating back to the
first Inauguration, when a harsh winter made travel difficult for
George Washington and his delegates. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
was the first President to be inaugurated on January 20.
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Calendar of Official Events
Sunday, January 18, 2009
We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at
the Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Gates Open: 9:30 am – Program Begins: 2:30 pm
Free and open to the public
Monday, January 19, 2009
Renew America Together: A Call to Service
www.USAservice.org
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he 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee announced the
inaugural theme, “Renewing America’s Promise,” and a
schedule of official inaugural events that underscores a commitment
to organizing activities that are inclusive and open to the public. The
following events have been planned as Washington, DC hosts the
56th Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Whistle Stop Tour
Philadelphia, PA – Wilmington, DE – Baltimore, MD
Reminiscent of Lincoln’s 1861 Inaugural Trip to the White House,
President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families
will embark on the Whistle Stop Train Tour to the nation’s capital.
The tour begins in Philadelphia, PA, then proceeds to Wilmington,
DE, where the future First Family will be joined by Vice Presidentelect Biden and his family for an event that is free and open to the
public at Wilmington Station. The tour will continue to Baltimore,
MD for another free and open event, before arriving in Washington,
DC. On the trip, the President-elect and Vice President-elect will be
joined by a group of everyday Americans that they met along their
road to the White House—ordinary Americans each with their own
extraordinary stories to contribute to our national story.
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There will be several sites around the Washington, DC area for
volunteers to participate in Service Day projects. Service Day
projects will range in activity and will help improve and renew the
community. Similar events will take place across the nation.
In 1994, Congress transformed the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday into
a national day of community service to further commemorate a man
who lived his life in service to others. As a tribute to that legacy and the
very real needs of our nation, the President-elect and Vice Presidentelect will launch a national organizing effort to engage Americans in
service on the eve of their inauguration. This national day of service
will fall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2009; and, unlike
past calls to service, President-elect Obama will ask Americans to do
more than just offer a single day of service to their cities, towns and
neighborhoods. He will ask all of us to make an ongoing commitment
to our communities, because it has never been more important to come
together in shared purpose to tackle the common challenges we face. There are hundreds of local activities in the Washington, DC
area. Please visit www.USAservice.org for information on how to
participate.
Kids’ Inaugural: We Are The Future
Monday evening, Mrs. Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and their
families will host a children’s concert at the Verizon Center. The
concert will feature several popular music acts. A number of
children of military families from the area will also be in attendance.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Swearing-In Ceremony
PROGRAM
PreludeThe United States Marine Band
Colonel Michael J. Colburn
Director
Call To Order and
Welcoming Remarks The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator, California
Invocation
Dr. Rick Warren
Musical Selection
Aretha Franklin
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
56th Inaugural Parade
President Obama and the First Family will lead the Parade with a
formal military escort, including the Army Band and senior officers
from each branch of the military. Vice President Biden and the
Second Family will follow shortly behind.
The Parade begins on the east side of the United States Capitol, and
then turns west on Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue,
north on 15th Street, and finally west past the White House on
Pennsylvania Avenue through Lafayette Park. The Parade will run
between two and two and a half hours long.
The Vice Presidential Oath of Office
will be Administered to Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of the United States
The Honorable John Paul Stevens
Musical Selection Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Anthony McGill, clarinet
Gabriela Montero, piano
Itzhak Perlman, violin
Composed & arranged by John Williams
The Presidential Oath of Office
will be Administered to Barack H. Obama
by the Chief Justice of the United States
the Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.
Inaugural Address
The President of the United States
Poet
Elizabeth Alexander
Benediction
The Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery
the national anthemThe United States Navy Band
Sea Chanters
The length of the National Mall from Fourth Street to the Lincoln
Memorial will be open to the public and free of charge. Video and
audio will be provided.
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PAR T I C IPAN T S
Alabama
Mobile Azalea Trail Maids – Mobile, Alabama
Alaska
Colony High School Knights Marching Band – Palmer, Alaska
Suurimmanitchuat Eskimo Dance Group – Barrow, Alaska
Arizona
Mountain Ridge High School Pride of the West Marching Band –
Glendale, Arizona
Arkansas
Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South – University of
Arkansas, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Siloam Springs High School Band – Siloam Springs, Arkansas
California
Redwood Middle School Marching Band and Auxiliary Units –
Saratoga, California
Colorado
Freedom Riders – Kersey, Colorado
Windsor High School Marching Band – Windsor, Colorado
Connecticut
Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band –
Trumbull, Connecticut
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Delaware
Illinois
Alexis I. duPont High School Band – Greenville, Delaware
Angel Drill Team – Gurnee, Illinois
Delaware State University Marching Band – Dover, Delaware
Carl Sandburg High School Marching Eagles –
Orland Park, Illinois
Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association – Lewes, Delaware
University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band,
The Pride of Delaware – Newark, Delaware
1965 Mustang of the DC Metropolitan Police Department –
Seaford, Delaware
District of Columbia
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association – Washington, DC
Jesse White Tumbling Team – Chicago, Illinois
Morton High School Marching Band – Morton, Illinois
Tempel Lipizzans of Tempel Farms – Old Mill Creek, Illinois
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Navy JROTC –
Chicago, Illinois
World Famous Lawn Rangers from Amazing Arcola –
Arcola, Illinois
George Washington University – Washington, DC
Howard University Showtime Marching Band – Washington, DC
Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School Marching Band –
Washington, DC
Indiana
Culver Academies – Culver, Indiana
Iowa
Florida
Colts Drum and Bugle Corps – Dubuque, Iowa
Florida A&M University Marching 100 Band –
Tallahassee, Florida
Isiserettes Drill and Drum Corps – Des Moines, Iowa
J.P. Taravella High School Band – Coral Springs, Florida
Kansas
Georgia
Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard, First Infantry
Division, Fort Riley KS – Fort Riley, Kansas
South Cobb High School Blue Eagle Marching Band – Austell,
Georgia
Kentucky
Hawaii
Prevention Partnership, Warren County, KY Sheriff’s Office –
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Punahou School JROTC – Honolulu, Hawaii
Punahou School Marching Band – Honolulu, Hawaii
Idaho
Idaho State Leadership: State and Tribal Representatives –
Plummer, Idaho
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Louisiana
Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band –
Grambling, Louisiana
Maine
Sanford High School Marching Band – Sanford, Maine
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Maryland
Nevada
Comfort Carriages – Aquasco, Maryland
Green Valley High School Marching Band – Las Vegas, Nevada
Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital, Troops 1803 & 382—
Bowie, Maryland
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Londonderry High School Marching Lancer Band and Color
Guard – Londonberry, New Hampshire
54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment –
Milford, Massachusetts
54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment, Company A –
Mattapan, Massachusetts
New Jersey
Bonnie Brae Knights – Liberty Corner, New Jersey
New Mexico
Michigan
Michigan’s Multi Jurisdictional Mounted Police Drill Team and
Color Guard – Charlotte, Michigan
Roosevelt High School Marching Band – Wyandotte, Michigan
Española Valley High School Mariachi Sol Del Valle –
Santa Cruz, New Mexico
New York
Brooklyn Music and Arts Program – Brooklyn, New York
Minnesota
Fergus Falls High School Marching Band –
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
North Carolina
Harding University High School Marching Band of Gold –
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mississippi
Petal High School Marching Band – Petal, Mississippi
North Dakota
United Tribes Technical College – Bismarck, North Dakota
Missouri
Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment Marching Band –
Blue Springs, Missouri
Theodore Roosevelt High School Marine Corps JROTC Color
Guard and Drill Team – St. Louis, Missouri
Ohio
Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums –
Valley View, Ohio
Lincoln Highway National Museum and Archives – Galion, Ohio
Southern Ohio Ladies Aside – Waverly, Ohio
Montana
The Ohio State University Marching Band – Columbus, Ohio
Crow Nation of Montana – Crow Agency, Montana
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Union High School Air Force JROTC – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Adams Central High School Patriot Band – Hastings, Nebraska
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Rhode Island
East Greenwich High School Avenger Band –
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
South Carolina
Manning High School Golden Pride Marching Band –
Manning, South Carolina
South Dakota
McCrossan Boys Ranch – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tennessee
University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Band –
Knoxville, Tennessee
Texas
Carnaval de San Anto, the URBAN 15 Group – San Antonio, Texas
Klein Collins High School Air Force JROTC – Spring, Texas
Utah
University of Utah Marching Band – Salt Lake City, Utah
Vermont
Brattleboro Union High School Band – Brattleboro, Vermont
Oregon
Get a Life Marching Band – Portland, Oregon
Virginia
Hampton University Marching Force – Hampton, Virginia
Pennsylvania
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 358 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps – Allentown, Pennsylvania
North Allegheny High School Tiger Marching Band –
Wexford, Pennsylvania
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T.C. Williams High School Army JROTC – Alexandria, Virginia
Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets – Lexington, Virginia
Washington
Evergreen High School Marching Band – Vancouver, Washington
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Inaugural Balls
West Virginia
Nicholas County Army JROTC, the Wilderness Battalion –
Craigsville, West Virginia
Wisconsin
Oneida Nation Veterans – Oneida, Wisconsin
Wyoming
Wind River Reservation Youth Council – Fort Washakie, Wyoming
T
he Presidential Inaugural Committee will host 10 Official
Inaugural Balls, and President Obama and Vice President
Biden will make an appearance at each. The following is a list of
Official Inaugural Balls:
Neighborhood Ball
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Commander-In-Chief’s Ball
NATIONAL
National Building Museum
AmeriCorps Alums
American Workers Contingent
Youth Ball
Lesbian and Gay Band Association
NASA Astronaut Crew and NASA Lunar Electric Rover
Peace Corps Community
Hilton Washington
President Obama Home States Ball
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Special Olympics
Vice President Biden Home States Ball
Tuskegee Airmen
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
US Border Patrol
US Secret Service Uniformed Division Ceremonial Honor Guard
and Motorcade Support Unit
United Service Organization (USO)
Eastern Ball
Union Station
Mid-Atlantic Ball
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Midwestern Ball
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Southern Ball
DC Armory
Western Ball
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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Unofficial
Inaugural Events
For a complete list please visit:
Washington.org/inauguration
Security Procedures
National Mall
Guests will be able to watch the Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremony on
more than a dozen jumbo screens. Guests may enter the Mall from the
south at 7th Street, 12th Street, and 14th Street. From the north, they
may enter at 18th Street and points west. Hours and transportation
plans are subject to change, and all guests should check www.pic2009.
org before attending. Crowds will be heavy, so guests should carefully
plan their routes to the Mall and are encouraged to walk or take public
transportation. Prohibited Items Include:
Weapons
Alcohol
Glass Containers
Explosives
Fireworks (to include sparklers)
Tents
Laser pointers
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Parade Security
Access points open at 7:00 am and the Parade begins at 2:35 pm,
however spectators should plan to arrive early. Attendees should
plan to wait in line for security checks before entering into the
Parade viewing area. Spectators entering the Parade Route will be
subject to search. Please limit personal belongings.
Prohibited Items Include:
Firearms
Ammunition
Explosives
Weapons of any kind
Aerosols
Supports for signs
Packages
Coolers
Thermal or glass containers
Backpacks
Bags and signs exceeding size restrictions
Laser pointers
Animals other than helper/guide dogs
Structures
Bicycles
Any other items determined to be a potential safety hazard
Access for Those with Disabilities
All Inaugural events are accessible to persons with disabilities,
including mobility, hearing and vision disabilities. Accessible
transportation is also provided via Metro public transportation,
and lift-equipped buses/shuttles will augment all Inaugural shuttle
routes. In addition, all events will have interpreters for guests that
are deaf or hard of hearing. There will also be trained staff and
volunteers available at each event to assist guests with disabilities.
Whistle stop Tour — Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore
Accessibility: All three stops will be wheelchair accessible.
Interpreters: Sign language interpreters will be available at all stops
as well as open captioning in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
WE Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the
Lincoln Memorial
Accessibility: There will be wheelchair accessible areas for viewing
the ceremony.
Interpreters: There will be sign language interpreters up front as well
as open captioning of the ceremony.
Renew America Together
Accessibility: There will be events held city-wide, please refer to our
website if you would like to participate: www.USAservice.org
Kids’ Inaugural: We Are The Future — Verizon Center
Accessibility: A wheelchair accessible entrance is located at 6th
Street between F and G Streets NW. Each ticketed section has
seating that is ADA accessible.
Interpreters: Sign language interpreters, as well as open captioning,
will be available.
Swearing-In Ceremony — The National Mall
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible platforms will be available on the
National Mall. Trained volunteers will be available to assist anyone
with a disability.
Interpreters: Sign language interpreters will be placed in front of certain
jumbo screens along with open captioning.
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The Inaugural Parade
Accessibility: The parade route and bleachers will be accessible, with
areas specifically designated as ADA accessible in both ticketed and
general admission areas.
Interpreters: In general admission areas there will be two
interpreters per section. In ticketed areas audio description will
be provided for persons who are blind or visually impaired. Sign
language interpreters will also be available.
Neighborhood Ball, President Obama Home States Ball,
Vice President Biden Home States ball, Mid- Atlantic Ball —
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Accessibility: All three entrances to the convention center are ADA
accessible. At each entrance, staff will serve as ushers for anyone
who needs help. There will be a designated area with a direct line of
sight for persons using wheelchairs.
Interpreters: Sign language interpreters will be available.
The Commander-In-chief’s Ball — National Building Museum
Accessibility: There is an accessible entrance on G Street NW, as
well as a designated area with a direct line of sight for persons using
wheel chairs.
Interpreters: Sign language interpreters will be available.
R e n e w i n g A m e r i c a’ s P r o m i s e a t
the Smithsonian
The Presidential Inaugural Committee is proud to partner with the
Smithsonian Institution for the Inauguration. This partnership will
allow some of the museums on the National Mall to remain open
to the public longer and offer expanded cultural programming and
visitor services on Tuesday, January 20.
The PIC is giving the Smithsonian Institution $700,000 to
underwrite its activities and provide additional security for the
expected crowds on Inauguration Day. The National Museum of
American History and the Castle building will open two hours earlier
than normal at 8:00 am and have extra staff on hand to aid visitors.
During the weekend prior to the Inauguration, PIC support will also
allow the Smithsonian to offer an expanded range of performances,
programs and exhibitions related to the American presidency.
All Smithsonian Museums are open 10:00 am–5:30 pm during the
Inaugural Period.
Youth Ball — Hilton Washington
Accessibility: Elevators will be available to take guests to the
ballroom. There are also chair lifts if needed, as well as a designated
area with a direct line of sight for persons using wheelchairs.
Interpreters: Sign language interpreters will be available.
Southern Ball — The DC Armory
Accessibility: The main entrance to the DC Armory is accessible, and
there will be a designated area with a direct line of sight for persons
using wheelchairs.
Interpreters: Sign language interpreters will be available.
EAstern Ball — Union Station
Accessibility: The main entrance of Union Station is accessible, and
there will be a designated area with a direct line of sight for persons
using wheelchairs.
Interpreters: Sign language interpreters will be available.
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Exhibitions
National Museum of American History
“Renewing America’s Promise” is the overall theme of free public
programs and exhibitions related to the presidency and first ladies.
Music, gallery talks, book signings, and actors portraying presidents
and first ladies will be presented in the museum Saturday, January
17 through Monday, January 19.
“Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life” showcases more than
60 historical treasures associated with Lincoln’s life, from an iron
wedge he used to split wood in the early 1830s in New Salem, IL, to
the top hat he wore the night he was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre.
The objects are augmented with personal stories from Lincoln and
the people who knew him best.
“First Ladies at the Smithsonian” showcases objects from the
nearly century-old collection and displays 14 gowns, including
those worn by Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Jacqueline
Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Laura Bush. (Three are inaugural
gowns worn by Helen Taft, Rosalynn Carter and Laura Bush.) The
gallery’s central exhibit features paintings, jewelry, china, personal
possessions, and other objects from the Smithsonian’s unique
first ladies’ collection. A section of the exhibition focuses on the
contributions of America’s first ladies and the ways in which they
have influenced the most powerful office in the country.
“The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden” explores the
personal, public, ceremonial, and executive actions of the 43 men
who have had an impact on the course of history. The exhibition
features more than 400 objects and a number of videos and
interactive displays, including Lincoln’s top hat, the lap desk on
which Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence,
Franklin Roosevelt’s microphone used to deliver his “fireside chat”
radio broadcasts and videos of the living past presidents—all taken
from the Smithsonian’s vast presidential collections. The exhibit’s
timeline has been updated to include a photo of Barack Obama.
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“America’s New Birth of Freedom: Documents from the
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum” features 10
rare and important documents on loan from the Lincoln Library
in Springfield, IL These documents have become the cornerstone
of current thinking on Lincoln and his legacy. The exhibit includes
a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation and letters
expressing Lincoln’s views on the conclusion of the Civil War.
National Museum of the American Indian
“A Century Ago...They Came as Sovereign Leaders” focuses on
President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 inaugural parade and the
six great American Indian chiefs who participated in the parade.
They arrived with their own purposes in mind and to represent
the needs of their people. The chiefs included Buckskin Charlie
(Ute), American Horse (Oglala Sioux), Quanah Parker (Comanche),
Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache), Hollow Horn Bear (Brule Sioux)
and Little Plume (Piegan Blackfeet).
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
National Postal Museum
“The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln’s
Inaugural Ball” celebrates President Lincoln’s second inaugural
ball, held March 6, 1865, in the historic building that is now the
museum’s home. The ball took place as Lincoln’s second term
began, when the Civil War was in its final stages, and only six weeks
before Lincoln was assassinated. The exhibition features ephemera
from the inaugural ball, including the invitation and menu, as well
as engravings illustrating the night’s events.
The National Postal Museum’s Philatelic Gallery will feature an
exhibition of 11 certified plate proofs for postage stamps that were
issued from 1959 to 1994 to honor President Lincoln. Certified plate
proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before the stamps are
printed, and these plates include the approval signatures and date.
Public Programs Offered by the Smithsonian
National Portrait Gallery
The latest addition to the National Portrait Gallery is a recent
donation—the original artwork for Barack Obama’s “Hope”
poster designed by Shepard Fairey. This portrait became the
central portrait image for the campaign and was distributed as a
limited edition print and as a free download. It will be on view by
Inauguration Day on the Portrait Gallery’s first floor.
“Presidents in Waiting” includes portraits of the 14 Vice Presidents
who took office as a result of the death of a president, the
resignation of an incumbent or by winning an election on his own.
The exhibition features a video kiosk with interviews—granted
exclusively for this exhibition—with recent vice presidents. [Opens
January 20.]
“America’s Presidents” (known informally as the hall of
presidents) was dramatically expanded when the museum reopened
two years ago. The display now includes multiple images of the 43
presidents, including Gilbert Stuart’s famous “Lansdowne” portrait
of George Washington, a painting of Lincoln by Alexander Healy
and satirical bronze sculptures of Presidents Lyndon Johnson,
Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon and George H.W. Bush by noted
caricaturist Pat Oliphant.
“One Life: The Mask of Lincoln” examines Lincoln’s use of the
new art of photography to convey his image to Americans. The
exhibition draws on the National Portrait Gallery’s extensive
collection of Lincoln portraits and includes the rarely displayed,
original 1865 cracked-plate portrait of Lincoln by photographer
Alexander Gardner.
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“Renewing America’s Promise”—
Saturday, January 17–Monday, January 19
Actors and actresses portraying American presidents and first
ladies will perform throughout the museum. In addition, there will
be gallery talks, music, book signings and interpreters to help visitors
appreciate the exhibits. Special programs will focus on Martin
Luther King, Jr. with speeches and other related programming.
National Museum of American History. (Special hours on
January 20, 8:00 am–5:30 pm)
“Out of Many: A Multicultural Festival of Music, Dance
and Story”—Saturday, January 17–Monday, January 19
Performances each day will feature music, dancing and storytelling
from many cultural traditions, including those of American Indians.
On Inauguration Day, there will be a Native American drum to
honor the new President. National Museum of the American Indian
“Celebrate Asia in America!”—
Sunday, January 18–Tuesday, January 20
The Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery will
present artists’ workshops for children and their families as well
as performances and stories of Asian and Asian American
celebration traditions.
“Celebrate African Music”—Sunday, January 18–Monday, January 19
Live performances and films celebrating the musical traditions of
Africa will be scheduled throughout the two days. National Museum
of African Art.
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Places of Interest in and
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Museums
Anacostia Community Museum
“Giving Voice to Hope”—Sunday, January 18–Monday, January 19
Storytelling sessions throughout the day focus on the journey of
African Americans toward full citizenship and civil rights and the
meaning of hope at this historic moment. Sponsored by the Center for
Folklife and Cultural Heritage and the National Museum of African
American History and Culture. Smithsonian Castle Building.
“Jubilee: An African American Celebration”—
Sunday, January 18–Tuesday, January 20
The Anacostia Community Museum will present musical
performances, readings and presentations in conjunction with the
museum’s exhibition also titled “Jubilee.” (The Anacostia Museum
is located in southeast Washington, DC. Free shuttles will be
available from the National Mall on Sunday and Monday.)
“Road to Freedom”—Sunday, January 18–Tuesday, January 20
Two photo exhibitions sponsored by the National Museum of
African American History and Culture—“Road to Freedom:
Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956-1968” and
“After 1968: Contemporary Artists and the Civil Rights Legacy.”
S. Dillon Ripley Center.
“Wish Tree for Washington, DC”—
Sunday, January 18–Tuesday, January 20
In the outdoor sculpture garden, visitors will be invited to write
messages for the future and add them to Yoko Ono’s living Wish
Tree. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
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1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC (202) 633-1000 Anacostia
The Anacostia Museum documents and interprets the impact
of historical and contemporary social and cultural issues on
communities. Open daily 10:00 am–5:30 pm.
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 639-1700
Farragut West or Farragut North
The Corcoran Gallery of Art stands as a major center of American
and European art. It is simultaneously one of America’s most
distinguished museums and colleges of art and design. Open
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday 10:00 am–2:00 pm,
closed Tuesday.
DAR Museum and Library
1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 628-1776 Farragut West
The museum of the National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution features 31 period rooms with a superb
collection of pre-1840s furnishings and two galleries with changing
exhibits. Open Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm, closed Sunday, Monday,
and Tuesday.
Dumbarton House
2715 Q Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 337-2288 Dupont Circle
Circa 1800, the Dumbarton House museum is a fine example of
Federal period architecture and gardens that features 18th-and
19th-century furniture and decorative arts. Open Saturday
10:00 am–3:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, tours hourly both
days, closed Monday and Tuesday.
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
National Aquarium
12th Street & Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC (202) 633-1000
Smithsonian
Outstanding collections of Asian art. Open daily 10:00 am–5:30 pm.
Free admission.
14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(202) 482-2825 Federal Triangle
Journey across the U.S. to unique and protected areas in our
National Marine Sanctuaries Gallery. Explore colorful fish and get
close to the alligators of the Florida Everglades. Animal feedings
each day at 2:00 pm. Open 9:00 am–5:00 pm (last admission
4:30 pm). $7 adults, $3 children, $6 military and seniors.
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
7th Street & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC (202) 633-1000
L’Enfant Plaza
Collection of modern and contemporary art in a striking cylindrical
museum and adjoining outdoor sculpture garden. Free admission.
Open daily 10:00 am–5:30 pm.
International Spy Museum
800 F Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 393-7798
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Featuring the largest collection of international espionage-related
artifacts open to the public, the museum chronicles the history
of spying throughout the ages, across the globe, and today. Open
Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9:00 am–8:00 pm, last admission at
6:00 pm; Tuesday 9:30 am–6:00 pm, last admission at 4:00 pm.
Marian Koshland Science Museum
6th & E Streets NW, Washington, DC (202) 334-1201
Gallery Pl-Chinatown or Judiciary Square
Visitors to will glimpse the frontiers of today’s scientific research,
witness the potential effects of global warming, and explore
how DNA analysis can catch criminals and stop epidemics.
Open Saturday–Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (last admission at
5:00 pm). $5 adults, $3 students, seniors and active members;
Free on Tuesday.
National Archives & Records Administration
Ninth Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(202) 357-5000 Judiciary Square
Houses the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution,
Bill of Rights, and more than 3 billion records. Open daily
10:00 am–5:30 pm. No guided tours. Free admission.
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 272-2448 Archives-Navy
Memorial-Penn Quarter or Judiciary Square
The National Building Museum examines and interprets American
achievements in architecture, design, engineering, planning, and
construction. Free. Open Saturday 10:00–5:00 pm, closed Sunday,
Monday, and Tuesday.
National Gallery of Art
6th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 737-4215
Smithsonian
Permanent collection of European and American paintings,
sculpture, decorative arts and works on paper, plus changing
exhibitions of art from around the world. Open Saturday and
Monday 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am–6:00 pm. Closed
Tuesday. Free admission.
National Air and Space Museum
6th Street & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
(202) 633-2340 Smithsonian
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall houses
famous icons of flight. Interactive activities for kids. IMAX movies,
planetarium shows, flight simulators (fee). Open daily 10:00 am–
5:30 pm. Free admission.
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National Geographic Society – Museum at Explorers Hall
1145 17th Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 857-7588 Farragut North
National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall offers free
educational and visually stimulating changing exhibits on a broad
variety of topics. Open daily Monday–Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm,
Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
National Museum of the Marine Corps
605 E Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 737-3400 Judiciary Square
Elegant marble walls display the names of more than 17,000 federal,
state and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
dating back to 1792.
18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA (703) 784-6115
Franconia/Springfield
Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine. World-class,
interactive exhibits will surround visitors with irreplaceable
artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in
action. Open 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Free admission.
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC (202) 633-1000
Smithsonian
Devoted to the collection, exhibition, conservation and study of the
arts of Africa. Open daily 10:00 am–5:30 pm.
National Museum of American History
14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(202) 633-1000 Smithsonian
The National Museum of American History offers daily programs
and hands-on activities and showcases real national treasures, from
the Star-Spangled Banner to the Ruby Slippers in a dramatically
transformed space. Open daily 10:00 am–5:30 pm.
National Museum of Crime and Punishment
575 7th Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 393-1099
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Explore the technology and science behind fighting and solving
crimes, discover the heroes of law enforcement, and venture into
the dark side of the criminal mind. Open daily 9:00 am–8:00 pm.
Adults $18, available at www.crimemuseum.org.
National Museum of Natural History
10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(202) 633-1000 Federal Triangle or Smithsonian
See the 45.5-carat Hope Diamond, the new Sant Ocean Hall, dinosaurs,
live butterfly pavilion, Mammals Hall, and world’s largest African bush
elephant. Open daily 10:00 am–5:30 pm. Free admission.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 783-5000
Metro Center
Collection of more than 2,500 works by women artists from around
the world. Including Cassatt, O’Keeffe, Kahlo and Nevelson.
Admission charge varies. Open Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm and
Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm.
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Streets NW, Washington, DC (202) 633-1000
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
The National Portrait Gallery gives visitors a chance to meet
fascinating Americans from the pre-colonial days through today.
The Smithsonian Art Museum, housed in the same building, is an
unparalleled record of the American experience from the colonial
period to today. Open daily 11:30 am–7:00 pm. Free admission.
National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC (202) 633-1000
Union Station
Engaging collection of a mail truck, airmail plane, stagecoach and
other postal vehicles along with rare stamps and letters. Open daily
10:00 am–5:30 pm. Free admission.
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
(202) 633-1000 Federal Center SW or L’Enfant Plaza
Explore Native communities of the Western Hemisphere in
exhibitions highlighting history and contemporary life! Open daily
10:00 am–5:30 pm. Free admission.
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Newseum
U.S. Navy Museum
555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 292-6322
Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter or
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
The Newseum is an interactive museum that blends five centuries
of news history and journalism with up-to-the-second technology
and hands-on exhibits. Open Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am–5:00 pm,
Monday 7:30 am–5:00 pm, and Tuesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm. Adults
$20 available at www.newseum.org.
Washington Navy Yard, 805 Kidder Breese Street SE, Washington, DC
(202)433-4882 Navy Yard
Features the foremast fighting top from the USS Constitution, the
bathyscaphe Trieste, ship models, medals, uniforms, photographs and
fine art. Hands-on and great for kids. Saturday, Sunday 10:00 am–
5:00 pm, Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm, closed Tuesday. Hours are
subject to change. Free Admissions. Visitors must call in advance.
Monuments/Memorials
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art
Museum
17th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(202) 633-1000 Farragut West
This gem of a museum, located in a historic building near the White
House, is dedicated to exhibiting the finest American crafts from
the 19th century to the present. Open daily 10:00 am–5:30 pm. Free
admisssion. Closed Tuesday, Saturday–Monday hours subject to
change. Call for more information.
African American Civil War Memorial
U Street & Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 667-2667
U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
This memorial is a sculpture commemorating the more than
208,000 African American soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
FDR Memorial
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Streets NW, Washington, DC (202) 633-1000
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, is an unparalleled record
of the American experience from the colonial period to today. Open
daily 11:30 am–7:00 pm.
Ohio Drive, Tidal Basin & the Potomac River, Washington, DC
(202) 426-6841 Smithsonian
A 7.5-acre site, the memorial depicts the 12 pivotal years of Franklin
Delano Roosevelt’s presidency through a series of four outdoor
gallery rooms. Open daily. Free admission.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC (202) 488-0400
Smithsonian
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s
national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation
of Holocaust history. Free passes required, available online at
www.ushmm.org. Open daily 10:00 am–5:30 pm, last admission at
4:30 pm.
1411 W Street SE, Washington, DC (202) 426-5961 Anacostia
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the last
residence of Frederick Douglass (1818 -1895), one of the most
prominent African-American leaders of the 19th century. Tours
required. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Open daily
9:00 am–4:00 pm.
Jefferson Memorial
Tidal Basin South End, Washington, DC (202) 426-6841
Smithsonian
Beneath the marble rotunda, the 19-foot statue of the third U.S.
president is surrounded by passages from the Declaration of
Independence and other famous Jefferson writings. Open daily, 24
hours. Free admission.
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Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
23rd Street and Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(202) 426-6841 Foggy Bottom-GWU
This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington
Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Inside, the 19-foot marble statue of
the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural
Address and the famous Gettysburg Address. Open daily. Park Ranger
in attendance 8 am–midnight. Free admission.
Vietnam Women’s Memorial
Marine Corps Memorial Iwo Jima Statue
Route 50 near Arlington, Virginia National Cemetery (703) 289-2500
Rosslyn
One of the largest bronze statues ever cast, this memorial
commemorates all the marines who have died in battle since 1775.
Open daily 24-hours. Free admission.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Independence Avenue at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC
(202) 426-6841 Foggy Bottom-GWU
Built by the Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory with $18
million in donated funds, features a sculptured column of soldiers
arrayed for combat and a 164-foot mural wall. Open daily, 24 hours.
Free admission.
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC (202) 526-8300
Brookland-CUA
Roman Catholic Shrine containing the largest collection of
contemporary Christian art in the U.S. Regularly scheduled mass.
Free tours. Book and gift shops. Open daily 7:00 am–6:00 pm.
Constitution Avenue & Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, DC
(202) 634-1568 Foggy Bottom-GWU
The black granite walls of this moving V-shaped memorial are
inscribed with the names of more than 58,209 Americans missing or
killed in the Vietnam conflict. Open daily 24 hours.
21st Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(202) 426-6841 Foggy Bottom-GWU
Located in a grove of trees across from the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial, this 2,000-pound bronze statue by Santa Fe-based
sculptor Glenna Goodacre depicts 3 service women and one
wounded soldier supported by sandbags. Open daily 24 hours.
Washington Monument
15th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
(202) 426-6841 Smithsonian
Visitors wishing to reserve Washington Monument tickets should
call (800) 967-2283. Free same day timed tickets are available
beginning at 8:30 am at the 15th street kiosk. Open daily 9:00 am–
5:00 pm.
Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA
(703) 892-2606 Arlington Cemetery
Monumental Washington’s only memorial to honor America’s 2.5
million women who have served in the nation’s defense. Includes
education center, exhibit gallery, theater, gift shop and register of
women veterans’ stories. Free. Open daily 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Call in
advance for more information.
National World War II Memorial
17th Street & Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Smithsonian
This memorial honors the 16 million who served during WWII
and those who supported the war effort from home. Open daily.
Free admission.
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Places of Interest
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia (703) 607-8000 Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is home to more than 285,000
honored dead. Among the thousands of white headstones are
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the graves of President John F. Kennedy, Supreme Court Justice
Thurgood Marshall, Joe Louis and the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Open Saturday–Monday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Call in advance for
Tuesday. Free Admission.
Decatur House on Lafayette Square
1610 H Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 842-0920
Farragut North or Farragut West
Decatur House (1818), designed by B.H. Latrobe, is one of the oldest
surviving homes in Washington, DC. Visitors can take a guided tour
and visit the Museum Shop. Open Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm,
Sunday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E. Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC (202) 675-0375
Capitol South
Union Station Home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection,
the Folger is a major international center for scholarly research and
a venue for exhibitions, literary programs, and the performing arts.
Open Saturday from 9:00 am–noon, closed Sunday, open Monday
from 8:45 am–4:45 pm, closed Tuesday. Guided 90-minute tour
daily at 11:00 am (plus 1:00 pm Saturday only). Free admission.
Historical Society of Washington, DC
801 K Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 383-1853 Month Vernon
Sq./7th St-Convention Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown
The Historical Society of Washington, DC is a center where history
and heritage of the city are collected, preserved and shared, and
offers various free programs including a library.
Mount Vernon: George Washington’s Estate & Gardens
South end of GW Parkway, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
Mount Vernon, VA (703) 780-2000
Explore George Washington’s estate and discover 45 acres of family
fun, hands-on activities, special tours, river cruises, farm animals,
shopping, and dining. Open daily 9:00 am–4:00 pm.
Library of Congress
101 First Street SE, Washington, DC (202) 707-8000
Capitol South or Union Station
Visit the Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnificent
19th Century architecture and decoration and changing historical
exhibitions. Open Saturday and Monday 8:30 am–4:30 pm, closed
Sunday and Tuesday.
National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 633-4888
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan, Cleveland Park
Enjoy thousands of exotic animals, educational animal
demonstrations, the Asia Trail (where our giant pandas live!),
and many other exhibits. Open daily. Building is open 10:00 am–
4:30 pm; Grounds are open 6:00 am–6:00 pm. Free admission.
Weekend guided tours by appointment; call (202) 633-3025 or
(202) 673-4823 (TTY).
Potomac Park
North & South of Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin, Washington, DC
(202) 485-9880 Smithsonian
West Potomac Park includes the Tidal Basin and the beautiful cherry
trees. Open daily 6:00 am–midnight.
Lincoln Park
11th & East Capitol Streets NE, Washington, DC (202) 690-5185
Eastern Market
This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District
of Columbia. The park features the Emancipation statue and the
Mary McLeod Bethune statue.
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President Lincoln’s Cottage
Upshur Street North West at Rock Creek Church Road NW,
Washington, DC (202) 829-0436 Georgia Avenue-Petworth
Abraham Lincoln and his family lived here for a quarter of his
presidency and during his first season here he drafted the preliminary
Emancipation Proclamation. Open Saturday 10:00 am–3:00 pm,
Sunday 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, Monday 9:00 am–4:00 pm; tours hourly
each day. Closed Tuesday. Reservations recommended.
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Rock Creek Park
The Old Post Office Pavilion
3545 Williamsburg Lane NW, Washington, DC (202) 895-6000
Several stops, including Woodley Park
A rustic expanse of 1,754-acres surrounding Rock Creek and
extending north to the District line. Includes Pierce Mill, Art Barn
gallery, nature center, riding stables, tennis courts, a golf course, 30
picnic areas, playing fields and an extensive network of trails for
walking, jogging and cycling.
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 289-4224
Federal Triangle
This former post office houses shops and restaurants, daily
entertainment and a dramatic view of the city from the 315-foot
clock tower. Open 10:00 am–6:00 pm daily. Shops and international
food court. The Tower Tour is offered daily. Free admission.
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Ronald Reagan Building and
International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 312-1459
Judiciary Square
Come visit this contemporary building, home to the DC Visitor
Information Center, a 18-eatery food court, impressive art and
Capitol Steps performances. Open daily 6:00 am–3:00 am. Tours are
given every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 am and/or by
request, reservations recommended.
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
6th and I Street, Washington, DC (202) 408-3100
Gallery Place-Chinatown
A breathtaking historic synagogue in the heart of Washington, DC
It provides inspiring cultural and educational programs, as well as
Shabbat and High Holiday services. Open Saturday, Sunday and
Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm, closed Tuesday.
The Kreeger Museum
2401 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC (202) 337-3050 ext. 10
Tenleytown-AU
Includes works by Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, and Miro.
Reservations required weekdays. Guided Tours, Open Saturday
10:00 am–4:00 pm, closed Tuesday. Free parking on grounds. Adults
$10, seniors and students $7.
1725 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 347-3215
Farragut North
Established in 1840, St. Matthew’s is the mother church of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. Open Saturday–
Sunday 7:00 am–6:30 pm. Monday–Tuesday 8:00 am–1:00 pm.
Guided tours by appointment.
Supreme Council, 33° Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
1733 16th Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 232-3579
Dupont Circle
This building, headquarters of America’s largest fraternal
organization, includes museums and a library. Open daily 8:00 am–
3:30 pm, free tours available.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Off the George Washington Memorial Parkway above
Roosevelt Bridge (703) 289-2500
Congress designated this serene island as a memorial to President
Theodore Roosevelt, early champion of conservation. It is
accessible by footbridge from the parking lot, off the north-bound
lane of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and includes a
memorial plaza with a 17-foot statue of Roosevelt as-well-as nearly
2-miles of trails through forest and wetlands. Open daily 6:00 am–
7:00 pm. Closed Tuesday.
U.S. Capitol
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC (202) 225-6827 Capitol South
Timed entry passes are offered on a first come, first serve. They
are distributed at the kiosk at the corner of First St. and Maryland
Ave South West. Open Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Tours last
approximately 1 hour.
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U.S. National Arboretum
Verizon Center
3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC (202) 245-2726
Stadium-Amory
A 446-acre living museum two miles from the Capitol: gardens,
collections, bonsai museum, herb garden, azaleas, flowering cherry
trees, and the original columns from the Capitol. Seasonal weekend
tram tours and guided tours by appointment. Open daily 8:00 am–
4:30 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday
601 F Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 628-3200
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Verizon Center, the state-of-the-art sports and entertainment
complex is home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the NHL’s
Washington Capitals, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics & the
Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball team.
Washington National Cathedral
Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC (202) 289-1908
Union Station
For nearly 100 years, Union Station has been the gateway to the
nation’s capital. Every year, 29 million visitors enjoy shopping,
entertainment, and an international variety of food in this Beaux
Arts transportation hub. Visit www.unionstationdc.com for
coupons. Open daily 10:00 am–6:00 pm.
3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 537-6207
Tenleytown-AU (1.3-mile walk)
Gothic cathedral with dramatic architecture, magnificent stained
glass, detailed carvings, gargoyles, and peaceful gardens. Offering
worship, guided/audio tours, concerts, lectures, courses, programs,
and gift shops. Group reservations required.
White House Visitor Center
1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 208-1631
Federal Triangle
The Visitor Center features many aspects of the White House,
including its architecture, furnishings, first families, social events,
and relations with the press and world leaders. Open 7:30 am–
4:00 pm. Closed Tuesday.
Dance & Theatre
Arena Stage
1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA (202) 488-3300
Nationally acclaimed three-theater complex presenting an
entertaining mix of classics, comedies and musicals.
Dance Place
3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC (202) 269-1600 ext: 0016
Brookland-CUA
Dance Place is DC’s place to see cutting-edge dance in 100+
performances per season. From hip-hop to flamenco, from national
to local artists.
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
The Washington Ballet
3333 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC (202) 234-7174
Columbia Heights
Since its founding in 1976, GALA has been producing Spanish,
Latin American and Latino theatre in both English and Spanish and
presenting a diverse program of poetry, music and dance.
3515 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 362-3606
Foggy Bottom-GWU
The Washington Ballet presents classical and contemporary ballet
at the Kennedy Center and the Warner Theatre. Performance times
vary. Tickets $29-$84.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington Performing Arts Society
2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 467-4600
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Nation’s performing arts center, presenting the best music, dance,
theatre, international, and children’s programs in six theatres.
Hours/prices vary. Free performances 6:00 pm daily. Free tours and
free shuttle from metro.
2000 L Street NW #510, Washington, DC (202) 833-9800
Farragut North
As one of the leading performing arts presenters in the nation,
Washington Performing Arts Society annually presents more
than 60 performances, including classical music, jazz, gospel,
contemporary dance, and international music and art forms.
The Lincoln Theatre, (U Street Theatre Foundation)
1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 328-6000
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
1,250-seat theatre hosts popular stage plays, comedy shows, music
concerts, cultural events and visual arts performances.
National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC (202) 628-6161
Metro Center
One of America’s oldest continually operating theaters features
national tours of Broadway favorites, pre-Broadway shows and
American premieres.
The Textile Museum
2320 S Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 667-0441 Dupont Circle
The Textile Museum features rotating exhibitions of historical and
contemporary textiles and a Textile Learning Center that explores
textile techniques, makers and their cultures. Saturday 10:00 am–
5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm. Closed Monday and
Tuesday. Suggested donation $5.
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Music
Washington National Opera
2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC (202) 295-2400
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Washington National Opera is recognized as one of the nation’s
leading opera companies. Led by General Director Placido
Domingo, WNO is the resident opera company of the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA (703) 255-1900
Wolf Trap presents a broad spectrum of performing arts programs,
including pop, classical, country, dance, jazz and blues, year-round
at both its beautiful national park setting and its smaller, more
intimate indoor venue.
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Important Phone Numbers
Taxicab Information
Visitor Information Centers
Destination DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 789-7000
(Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation)
DC Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center . . . . . . . . (202) 289-8317
Arlington Convention & Visitor Services . . . . . . . . . . (800) 296-7996
District of Columbia
Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association . . . . . (800) 388-9119
District of Columbia Taxi Cab Commission . . . . . . . . (202) 645-6018
Montgomery County Conference
& Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 789-6904
Capital Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 545-8900
City Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 269-0990
Diamond Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 387-6200
Prince George’s Conference
& Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 925-8300
Yellow Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 544-1212
Base taxicab fares in the District of Columbia are $3 for the first
1/6 mile and $0.25 for each additional 1/6 mile. There is a $1.50
surcharge for each additional passenger.
Police, Fire and Ambulance
DCtaxi.DC.gov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 645-6018
Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Maryland
Fire and Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Barwood Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 984-1900
Emergency road service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Virginia
Police 911 (emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Diamond Cab (Alexandria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 549-6200
Police (non-emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Red Top Cab (to Virginia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 522-3333
DC Emergency Management Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 727-6161
Yellow Cab (Alexandria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 549-2500
Deaf emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 963-4032
Yellow Cab (Arlington) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 522-2222
Alexandria Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 838-4444
Poison Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222-1222
Car Rental
Arlington Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 228-4040
Fairfax County Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 691-2131
Falls Church Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 241-5053
Avis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 331-1212
Maryland State Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 653-4200
Budget Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 527-0700
Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 800-3665
Hertz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 654-3131
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Area Hospitals
Train Reservations and Information
District of Columbia
Amtrak/Metroliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 872-7245
Children’s Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 476-5000
Local (Union Station) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 484-7540
George Washington Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 715-4000
Georgetown University Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 444-2000
Metro Information Lines
Howard University Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 865-6100
Sibley Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 537-4000
Washington Hospital Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 877-7000
Maryland
Metrorail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 637-7000
Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 962-1195
Transit Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 962-2121
Holy Cross Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 754-7000
Montgomery General Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 774-8882
Suburban Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 896-3100
Virginia
Inova Alexandria Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 504-3000
Virginia Hospital Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 558-5000
Bus Information
Greyhound/Trailways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 231-2222
Metrobus/rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 637-7000
Inova Fairfax Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 776-4001
General Information
Airlines
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority . . . . . . (703) 417-8600
American Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 433-7300
Continental Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 523-3273
Delta & Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 221-1212
United Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 241-6522
USAirways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 428-4322
Mayor’s Office of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 727-5011
Destination DC Office of PR/Communications . . . . (202) 789-7099
Smithsonian Dial-A-Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 357-2020
Smithsonian Visitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 633-1000
Ticketmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 397-7328
U.S. Capitol Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 224-3121
Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 936-1212
DC Government Call Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 727-1000
Walter E. Washington Convention Center . . . . . . . . . (202) 249-3000
National Park Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 619-7400
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Republican National Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 863-8500
National Republican Congressional
Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 479-7000
Washington, DC Hotels
In addition to the official retail store, a number of hotels in the
District are also selling Official Inaugural Merchandise.
National Republican Senatorial
Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 675-6000
Marriott Washington
1221 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Republican Governors Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 662-4140
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
There are two relay services
for the deaf in the DC Metropolitan area:
Sign Language Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 752-0071
CAPCOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 224-7769
Lost Travelers Checks
American Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 221-7282
Citicorp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 645-6556
Inaugural Commemorative Information
The inauguration of Barack Obama will go down in history as one
of the most momentous occasions Americans have ever witnessed.
And for those who want to own a piece of history, the Presidential
Inaugural Committee has provided a variety of accessible options,
regardless of your schedule or your location.
The Official Inaugural Store
625 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Hilton Washington
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
Marriott Wardman
2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20008
Hotel Retail Hours:
Saturday, 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Sunday, 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Monday–Tuesday, 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday, 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Official Online Retail Store
No time to get to the store or a hotel? Check out www.pic2009.org
and click on Inaugural Store where you can see all the available
merchandise from the convenience of your home.
Hours: Saturday – Wednesday, 8:00 am–10:00 pm
Editor’s Note
Here you can peruse inaugural merchandise—everything from
buttons, hats, and t-shirts to china, stemware, and luxurious
blankets. In addition, you can also find very popular “Runway to
Change” designer merchandise. No matter your budget, there is
something for everyone and its convenient downtown location
makes this a great place to shop for all of your inaugural collectibles.
The information included in this guide is correct to the best of our
knowledge as of January 11, 2009. It is possible that changes may
have occurred since then. Please consult your hotel concierge, visitor
information bureaus, and local newspapers for updates.
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