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Sold Date: 03/01/2009
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

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.")

* Obama Commemorative HARD PLASTIC SmarTrip® Card (size and weight of a credit card)

This is a permanent, rechargeable Limited-Edition "tap and go style" farecard for the Washington DC Metro system, to commemorate the Inauguration of Barack Obama. It works just like a regular SmarTrip® Card that can hold up to $300 in value to pay for fares on Metrorail and Metrobus and for parking fees at Metro-operated parking facilities. This card comes with no value on the card. Value must be added to the card before use

* 2 Official commemorative black and white photographs with facsimile autographs.

One of President Barack Obama
One 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 Ceremonies
January 20, 2009
Admit Bearer to West Front of the Capitol
Gates open - 9:00 a.m.
Musical Prelude - 10:30 a.m.
Ceremonies - 11:30 a.m.

(Printed signature of Dianne Feinstein)
Dianne Feinstein
Chairman,
Congressional Inaugural Committee
(includes embossed presidential seal at the center of the ticket

This Ticket does not admit to the Capitol building
NORTH 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, cooler...