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Obama Fever Hits D.C.
A Barack Obama bobblehead doll in the window of a souvenir shop near the White House.
It's an awesome opportunity to be in Washington, DC as the administration of the 44th President of the United States is ushered in.There are already tons of hats, bobble head dolls, watches, sweatshirts and just about anything else you can imagine with Obama's name on it. There's so much Obama merchandise out here that the sales alone are helping to stimulate small businesses within the economy. The return numbers on official sales alone in D.C. are pretty interesting.
The next few days will undoubtedly be a whirlwind of events. Many people are working around the clock to ensure that plans run smoothly to bring in the next U.S. president's inauguration. Mayor Adrian Fenty of the District of Columbia is working to prepare for the 1 to 2.5 million visitors coming to the area to take in the historic event.
Everyone from Hollywood celebrities and foreign news correspondents, to journalists and entire families, are heading to the city over the next few days. It's sure to be a spectacular event that many people won't want to miss out on.
So, no matter if you reside in Silver Spring, MD or the heart of the city, you can't deny that Obama fever has come to Washington D.C.
Are you traveling to DC? What are your plans?