Neither the cold nor the frustration at public transportation could steal the joy of witnessing an historic presidential inauguration.
Joe Zaremba, of Sedalia, was “freezin’ my buns off” Tuesday afternoon in the nation’s capital following the inauguration ceremonies for President Barack Obama. He was also stranded as he was unable to find a way back to his car, just four miles away.
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