January 20, 2005
US Presidential Inauguration - by the numbers
Here are some fact and figures about today's inauguration and George W. Bush.
9 - the number of official inaugural balls.
12.5 minutes - Length of the inaugural fireworks display featuring a "rainbow of color" over the White House.
58 - Bush's Age
$150 - the cost of ticket to inaugural ball, with the exception of the ball for military personnel, which is free.
200 - The number of floral designers and professionals needed to provide flowers for the inaugural events.
250,000 - The number of flowers they used
250,000 - The number of people expected to watch Mr. Bush being sworn in from the Capitol grounds and National Mall.
500,000 - The number of people expected to line inaugural parade route.
$40-million -The estimated cost of security for inauguration events.
$40-million - The estimated cost of all of the inaugural events.
Sources: The Associated Press, CNN.
Posted by maxthecat at January 20, 2005 10:16 AM
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