President Barack Obama has vowed to change Washington and that’s just what he did. The first-ever Neighborhood Inaugural Ball took place January 20, 2009 at the Washington Convention Center There’s never been anything like it.

Past inaugural balls generally have been closed to everyday Americans, populated instead by an exclusive circle of dignitaries and donors. President Obama, however, wanted to share this special night with a wide cross-section of Americans, reveling in the possibilities of what we can accomplish together.

In a statement made by Obama when the announcement was made in regard to his plans to host the event he said: “This is an inauguration for all Americans. I want to make sure that we have an event that would be open to our new neighborhood here in Washington, D.C., and also the neighborhoods across the country. Michelle and I look forward to joining our fellow Americans across the country during this very special event.”

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