A Chance to Witness History
I really believed it might happen… that I would be there in Washington D.C. watching history being made. I sent a request for two tickets to my Representative’s office several weeks ago and received this reply: “Residents of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District who submit a request to my office by 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, November 26th will be eligible to participate in a ticket lottery. Each party will be eligible for two tickets maximum. The results of the lottery will be announced via e-mail on Monday, December 1st.”
I’m not normally lucky with things like this. Games of chance and lottery draws are what other people win... not me. But this time was going to be different. I even went to the official 2009 Inaugural website to get information on where the swearing in would take place and arrival times… Arrive early for required security screening and anticipate large crowds. Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 9 a.m. and the musical prelude begins at 10 a.m. Be prepared to pass through several security screenings before reaching the section indicated on your ticket. And what kind of seating will be available… The Swearing-in Ceremony is an outdoor event held on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Inauguration day is typically cold—normally 37° F at noon—and occasionally wet. A vast majority of attendees will be in standing room sections and should be prepared to be on their feet for several hours. It wouldn’t be easy, but I knew I could do it. I eagerly waited to get my e-mail notification. It came at 10 a.m.
“Each Member of Congress will be allotted a limited number of inauguration tickets to distribute to constituents. Over the past few weeks my office has received 870 requests.
This morning my office held a lottery for tickets to the Presidential Inauguration. Unfortunately, you were not selected to receive a ticket. I will keep your request on a waiting list and you will be contacted if tickets become available.”
Disappointment? Yes. But I tried.
... P. L. Morningstar
I’m not normally lucky with things like this. Games of chance and lottery draws are what other people win... not me. But this time was going to be different. I even went to the official 2009 Inaugural website to get information on where the swearing in would take place and arrival times… Arrive early for required security screening and anticipate large crowds. Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 9 a.m. and the musical prelude begins at 10 a.m. Be prepared to pass through several security screenings before reaching the section indicated on your ticket. And what kind of seating will be available… The Swearing-in Ceremony is an outdoor event held on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Inauguration day is typically cold—normally 37° F at noon—and occasionally wet. A vast majority of attendees will be in standing room sections and should be prepared to be on their feet for several hours. It wouldn’t be easy, but I knew I could do it. I eagerly waited to get my e-mail notification. It came at 10 a.m.
“Each Member of Congress will be allotted a limited number of inauguration tickets to distribute to constituents. Over the past few weeks my office has received 870 requests.
This morning my office held a lottery for tickets to the Presidential Inauguration. Unfortunately, you were not selected to receive a ticket. I will keep your request on a waiting list and you will be contacted if tickets become available.”
Disappointment? Yes. But I tried.
... P. L. Morningstar
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