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OWN A RARE PIECE OF HISTORY. Official Congression Invitation/Packet for Barack Obama and Joseph Biden Inauguration Ceremonies THE RARE AND INFAMOUS PURPLE TICKET TO THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY WHICH ACCOMPANIED THIS PACKET IS ALSO INCLUDED Offered up for auction today is the officially produced and issued 100% authentic packet which was only given to Congressmen, Senators and V.I.P.s. ALL THE ITEMS ARE IN MINT CONIDITON! NO CREASES, NO FOLDS, AND NO STAINS. Items included are: *THE OFFICIAL EMBOSSED AND RAISED INVITATION TO THE INAUGURAL CELEBRATION with gold raised official seal at the top The front reads: The honor of your presence is requested at the ceremonies attending the Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States January twentieth Two thousand and nine The Capitol of the United States of America City of Washington by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Dianne Feinstein, Chairman, Harry Reid, Robert F. Bennett, Nancy Pelosi, Steny H. Hoyer, John A. Boehner 11:30 a.m. * The Official Presidental Inauguration Ceremonies Program (with raised gold seal on cover and gold tassel, 8 PAGES) Schedule of events (speakers, hosts and singers taking part in the inaugural ceremony; information on Abraham Lincoln and the event theme, "A New Birth of Freedom.") * 2 Official commemorative black and white photographs with facsimile autographs. One of President Barack ObamaOne of Vice-President Joseph Biden Printed on high quality cardstock. Each measures 6.5 inches by 10 inches. (Also included are two pieces of vellum paper to protect each of the images) *Official ceremony map This map was issued to ceremony ticket holders only. Map indicates sections for each colored ticket holder (green, yellow, orange, blue, purple and silver) areas of entry, locations of security screenings. On the reverse is a list of Guidelines for Inauguration Ceremonies . *The unsealed, non-addressed envelope which the packet/set came in. In the upper left corner, it says Congress of the United States , and the adhesive flap says Inauguration Ceremonies United States Capitol January 20, 2009. The envelope is in pristine condition with no stains or wear. *ALSO INCLUDED IS THE RARE INAUGURATION CEREMONIES TICKET - GIVEN TO SELECT NUMBER OF GUESTS FOR EACH SECTION. This ticket was picked up at the Longworth House Office Building on Monday, January 19, 2009. This is a RARE PURPLE ticket - ticket area was in front of the Capitol, before the reflecting pool on the left. Ticket reads, Inauguration CeremoniesJanuary 20, 2009Admit Bearer to West Front of the CapitolGates open - 9:00 a.m.Musical Prelude - 10:30 a.m.Ceremonies - 11:30 a.m. (Printed signature of Dianne Feinstein)Dianne FeinsteinChairman, Congressional Inaugural Committee(includes embossed presidential seal at the center of the ticket This Ticket does not admit to the Capitol buildingNORTH STANDING * PURPLE Enter Purple Gate The edges of the front of the invitation are purple.On the back of the invitation is a map of the viewing area with highlighted details. It includes a blue hologram security strip and the words, "Ticket holders will be required to pass through security screening. Packages, coolers, thermos bottles, mace, pepper spray, weapons, and supports for signs or posters ARE PROHIBITED BONUS #1 * ONE VIP BRACELET (WRISTBAND) NEW NEVER USED Tickets to the swearing-in were VERY hard to get. VIP bracelets (WRISTBAND) were almost non-existant. To sit on the upper platform with Oprah, the presidential families, and the performers, you had to have 1 of these bracelets (SEE PICTURE #12)They are really tremendously cool! Not available to more than 99% of the invitations and t... read more

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