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Record 4M Expected Inauguration Day

Unprecedented interest in historic event

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 18, 2008 4:07 AM CST
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(Newser) – A record 4 million people are expected to pack Washington for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, reports the Washington Post. Extra giant TV screens will be placed on the inaugural parade route and in sections of the Washington Mall to give as many visitors as possible the opportunity to witness the historic event. 

"The mall actually may be the best seat in the house. It'll be like the world's biggest stage and auditorium" inauguration day, said the mayor. "By everyone's estimation, we will have crowds that will be two, three, maybe even four times as large as the largest inaugural."

Workers build the presidential inauguration reviewing stand in front of the White House.
Workers build the presidential inauguration reviewing stand in front of the White House.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Some 4 million visitors may be in Washington to witness the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
Some 4 million visitors may be in Washington to witness the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
A wide angle view from the Capitol balcony taken when President Reagan gave his inaugural address. Barack Obama's inauguration is expected to draw up to 4 million people.
A wide angle view from the Capitol balcony taken when President Reagan gave his inaugural address. Barack Obama's inauguration is expected to draw up to 4 million people.   (AP Photo, File)
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