Obama's Inauguration

Tue., Jan. 20, 2009

Commemorative flags for sale

Want a souvenir of the Obama inauguration from this Washington?

The secretary of state's office has a deal for you. This just in from Sam Reed's office;

The Secretary of State’s Office is making available U.S. flags that are being flown over the state Capitol today in commemoration of Barack Obama’s inauguration.

The 3 x 5 flags are at a discounted cost of $14 if obtained at the front desk of the Secretary’s office on the second floor of the Capitol, or $17.25 by mail. Each will have a certificate, state seal and secretary’s signature.

Any proceeds will go to the state Capitol historical furnishings fund. For further information, contact Suzette Black at (360) 902-4151.

Posted Jan. 20, 2009, 11:57 a.m.

Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th president of the United States is drawing people from across the country, including the Inland Northwest. Watch this blog for Spokane-area residents' photos and firsthand observations from the events in Washington, D.C.