Inauguration Day

Presidents Change, Inauguration Day Stays The Same

... to a city known for tradition and pomp and circumstance. Here's a rundown and a bit of history of all the people, places and things that will be a part of the action on January 20. Blair House. Every president-elect since Jimmy Carter has stayed at Blair House, the guest home that sits across the street from the White House. And while there was some question about whether or not Donald Trump would stay there or at his hotel closer to the Capitol, the official word is that he's sticking with tradition. Blair House, purchased by the US government in 1942, sits across the street from the White House in Lafayette Park. According to its website , the complex is composed of four connected town homes that house 14 guest rooms and sprawl over 60,000 square feet. Guests can take advantage of a beauty salon, a gym and in-house laundry. President Harry Truman even lived at Blair House during White House renovations. Read More. St. John's Church. Traditionally, Presidents-elect will leave Blair House to attend church the morning of Inauguration Day at St. John's, which sits on the other side of Lafayette Park. Franklin Delano Roosevelt started the ...

10 Essential Films And Tv Shows To Get You Through Inauguration Day

... already concerning for many, and especially terrifying for American minorities. As film lovers and critics, we often look to the screen to help us through the struggles we’re faced with outside the movie theater. Beyond entertainment, art has the power to lend us strength, hope, and inspiration. It can educate us, create vessels for catharsis, and allow us to build empathy for those we identify with on screen, as well as those we may not. In many ways, art’s impact is vital now more than ever. In a new episode of Screen Crush’s podcast  Long Takes , we celebrate the recent documentaries and TV shows we’re holding close to us as Inauguration Day approaches, our Film and TV Survival Guide for the next four years, if you will. Screen Crush editors Erin Whitney and Britt Hayes discuss everything from Raoul Peck’s spectacular ...

An Inauguration Day Surprise? By

... people should be concerned with and demand a thorough investigation: Whether Trump has had financial dealings with Russia (including loans, investments, etc.) which would put him and the country in a compromising position. 2. If and when Trump releases his Tax records, we will know if there is any merit to the “Russia” allegations. 3. Everyone seems to be railing about Obama’s risky escapade against Russia which might put Trump in a bind on day 1. However, we should also be thinking about Trump’s potential dangerous stance towards China (already in the works with the South China Seas threat and the distinct possibility that he will rake up a tornado in the Middle East with his anti-muslim rhetoric, anti-Syria stance going up against Russia, and staunch Israel support (like moving the capital to Jerusalem, etc.). Mv Guy. The real question is… How many Russian troops and how much equipment is in proximity of the above mentioned numbers… I am thinking there are huge numbers of Russian military available nearby… I don’t its posturing so much as bluff & bluster… The choice of few days before regime change to conduct this provocation is ...

Inauguration Day Rooms Are Big Business For Airbnb

... Airbnb has said that more than 13,000 guests have used the room-rental service to book a place to stay on inauguration night. Airbnb said that total is ten times higher that the number of bookings Airbnb handled in Washington during President Barack Obama’s second inaugural in 2013, and will set an Airbnb single-night record for the nation’s capital. At least some of those guests are planning on making a weekend out of the inaugural festivities: Airbnb said more than 15,100 guests have used its services to book rooms for the three days of Jan. 19-21. Airbnb added that of those clients putting rooms up for rent with the service on inauguration night, 25 percent are first-time hosts. Middle Innings. Shaking it up at Samsung: Last year didn’t end well for Samsung, what with the company pulling the plug on its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone because of several reports of the device exploding and catching fire in consumers’ hands and pants pockets. Well, Samsung seems to have figured out what caused the Note 7 to ...

Why Is Inauguration Day On January 20

... from the Union. Days ticked by as the South worked on their secession plan while Lincoln waited to take office. Lincoln was sworn in on March 4, and by April, the Civil War was underway. Many historians credit the lame duck period as a culprit for the start of the war. Congress did not act on the lame duck period until it struck again during The Great Depression. With the depression raging on, lawmakers sat in a stalemate, unable to compromise between outgoing President Herbert Hoover and the new direction established by President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt. New reforms could have been passed sooner if not for the lame duck period. There’s a need for a gap between Election Day and Inauguration Day; votes need to be counted — and in some cases, recounted. And officials need time to put together to build their teams. But in 1933 Congress decided to tighten the lame duck ...

A Slow Warm-up Through Inauguration Day, But Chances For Rain

... Showers likely. Highs: 50-55. View the current weather conditions at The Washington Post headquarters. FORECAST IN DETAIL. The weather this week could easily be mistaken for March or early April — at times cool, at times showery but, at moments, brilliant. After a cloudy and chilly start to the week today, temperatures step up Tuesday when we must dodge some showers. Wednesday and Thursday look like nice dry days. While Inauguration Day may be mild, showers are a possibility. Milder-than-normal weather should persist through the weekend with some more showers possible Sunday. Today (Monday): Early this morning some patchy light rain is possible, especially south of the Beltway. A few sleet pellets may mix in but temperatures should be safely above freezing. For most of the region for most of the day, it’s dry but cloudier than not. The clouds hold high temperatures in the 40 s. Winds are very light.  Confidence : Medium-High. Tonight: Skies remain cloudy and a few showers could swing through the region late at night. Temperatures don’t fall back much thanks to gentle flow from the ...

Protest Group Vows To Block Inaugural Ceremony, Parade

... Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony and inaugural parade. Related Stories. Behind the scenes: Protestors prepare for Inauguration Day Inauguration Day 2017. The group Disrupt J 20, which references the Jan. 20 date of Inauguration Day, is spending time this weekend in training sessions wherein veteran protesters share their experience. While the workshops are being conducted on the campus of American University, the university banned news media from reporting on the two-day sessions, which are being held in the atrium of the School of International Service. But on a public sidewalk outside the campus, one of Disrupt J 20’s organizers explained what was happening in the training. “What people are doing inside is they’re hearing from a variety of seasoned activists, in terms of how they conducted protests through the last few ...

Inauguration Day Tickets Offer An 'opportunity Of A Lifetime

... II Navy veteran who flew over Okinawa, Japan, passed away just weeks after Trump won the election. He was 89 years old. “I never expected it and that was what was bittersweet because I thought, oh my God, my dad would have loved this and he didn’t get a chance so I thought I absolutely have to go now,” Denman shared. Now, travel arrangements are in place and three of Kathy’s family members will make the trip too. Each of them has a ticket for a spot near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “He’ll be there in spirit and I know he’s going to be looking down very excited that we were able to go,” Denman said. Her father always carried an Irish coin with a prayer on it, so Denman will be carrying it with her on Inauguration Day. Politics aside, Denman says this once-in-a-lifetime event is one she will cherish forever and dedicate to her father. “The way I see it, this isn’t about politics,” Denman said. “This is about American history and an opportunity to be part of it.”. Copyright 2017 ...

General Promises D.c. National Guard Is Ready For Inauguration Day Despite Furor

... but event prep over the past six weeks. While Schwartz and other commanding generals manage “strategic big, big giant-picture” issues, Walker said, lower-ranking officers always lead specific operations. Every January, he said, a one-star general oversees the inauguration. This year, more than 7,800 service members from 44 states, three territories and the District will be on duty. “I’m directly responsible for all the National Guard service members that will be on the street,” he told The Post. “They’ll all be under my direct command and control.”. And what would be different if Schwartz remained in his position through the end of the inauguration. “Nothing. I’m the joint task force commander,” said Walker, a 31-year veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star. “We execute the mission regardless.”. Even if an inauguration-related crisis had arisen under Schwartz’s leadership, Walker said he would have directed the response. Schwartz, who did not respond to a request for comment Monday, said last week that Walker had been ...