Next He’ll Be Stopping By To Borrow A Cup Of Sugar
Posted on January 5, 2009 by andrew
“The Neighborhood Inaugural Ball” sounds a bit cheesy, but I do like the sentiment behind it:
“In keeping with his commitment to make this inaugural celebration open and accessible to all Americans, President-elect Barack Obama will host the first-ever ‘Neighborhood Inaugural Ball’ during this year’s inaugural celebration,” says a statement from the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
“It is the first official inaugural ball of its kind to be held during a presidential inauguration,” the statement adds.
There have been rumors for weeks that Mr. Obama would hold a so-called people’s ball; the announcement confirms that it will be the first event of inauguration evening on Jan. 20 and will take place at the Washington Convention Center, where several balls are being held.
Tickets will be free or at “an affordable price,” and some of the tickets will be set aside for residents of the District of Columbia.
I really hope the new First Family holds themselves to their promise to be a part of their new community. DC very much wants a president who considers Washington a home (and not just a symbol to be attacked when attempting to score points with the rest of the country), and it very much needs a president who uses his influence to help make our home a better place. Inviting even a small number of residents to the first big event on the evening of the inauguration is a welcome gesture.
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