� � � � � I traveled to Washington, DC many times. � I also was fortunate to live near Washington, DC for five years. � Washington, DC is the activity hub of the free world. � It is quite an exciting place. � Besides all of the government activity, the sites and the museums are fabulous. � It's a must see for any American or historian of the free world.

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� � � � � Here is a historic picture of George Bush's Presidential Inauguration Ceremony. � This scene was taken during the swearing-in process. � You can make out the podium, but you can't see who's on deck. � The Mall was packed. � The temperature that day was in the low forties. � It was quite exciting to be at this place in history. � While we couldn't see much, we could hear the ceremony over large loudspeakers.

� � � � � After the ceremony, the massive crowd dispersed and formed along Pennsylvania Avenue to watch the Inaugural Parade. � It was quite spectacular. � I saw the presidential and vice presidential limos drive by, but I only could see glimpses of the new President and Vice President. � Later in the parade, I saw Chuck Yeager, Bob Hope and somebody else famous. � I will have to find those pictures to find out who that was!

� � � � � The picture to the right is a closeup picture of President George Bush attending the Veteran's Day Service at Arlington National Cemetary. � It was a very cool day on November 11th at 11 am.