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Journos, Citizens Get Inaugural Warning

'Crush-level' crowds expected for historic event

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Dec 30, 2008 11:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Despite an ailing industry, journalists have requested a record number inaugural press credentials, and many will be denied, Politico reports. “We’re going to have to be very stingy this year,” said one press gallery director. As for the millions expected to turn out for Inauguration Day, stay home, say organizers, unless "crush-level" crowds, massive delays, and 6 hours of standing sounds appealing.

The 40-by-40 foot map used to plan the movements for military units involved in the presidential Inauguration is on display in Washington.
The 40-by-40 foot map used to plan the movements for military units involved in the presidential Inauguration is on display in Washington.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Obama campaign volunteers pose for photos. Obama's star power has made this an unprecedentedly popular inauguration.
Obama campaign volunteers pose for photos. Obama's star power has made this an unprecedentedly popular inauguration.   (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
Obama enjoys popularity with the press, too. Journalists have overwhelmed the press galleries with credential requests.
Obama enjoys popularity with the press, too. Journalists have overwhelmed the press galleries with credential requests.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Construction work continues on the presidential inauguration stand on the west side of the United States Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Construction work continues on the presidential inauguration stand on the west side of the United States Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
The view from the Washington Monument toward the Capitol shows the participants in the Million Man March in Washington in 1995. Authorities expect quadruple the crowd for inauguration.
The view from the Washington Monument toward the Capitol shows the participants in the Million Man March in Washington in 1995. Authorities expect quadruple the crowd for inauguration.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Press credentials may get denied as Washington runs out of room.
Press credentials may get denied as Washington runs out of room.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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