http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/obamas-second-inauguration-whats-point <p>As the buzz surrounding President Obama’s second inauguration grew, so did talk over the <em>point</em> of celebrating the ceremony for a second time. Some asked whether this was a necessary tradition, or simply a costly affair that was inappropriate for such tough economic times.</p><p>Yet an estimated one million people chose to travel to the nation’s capital to see the ceremony on Monday—often standing from a distance where nothing could be seen—and those that I spoke with had no trouble explaining to me why the ceremony was important to them.</p> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:32:00 +0000 Sally Mairs 56423 at http://wamc.org Obama's second inauguration: What's the point?