Photo by brianmka A report prepared for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies concludes that “flaws and shortcomings in the planning process” combined with larger than expected crowds led to the chaos experienced by thousands of inauguration ticket holders. The Post covers the report’s executive summary here. Other problems cited include insufficient signage, poor coordination and communication, and not enough personnel to help direct people to the correct lines. So what should be…

Via WTOP, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is asking those inauguration ticket-holders who were blocked from entering the Swearing-In ceremony to email a description of your experience to feedback@jccic.senate.gov. Individuals who had blue, silver or purple tickets and were blocked from entering the ceremony due to severe logistical breakdowns have been offered commemorative photos from the committee by way of apology. Ticket-holders who email the committee with a description of what happened…

Photo of the now infamous Purple Ticket line by Kevin H. Officials have estimated approximately 4,000 ticket holders never made it inside the Swearing-In ceremony. Attention all inaugural ticket holders who are still smarting over harrowing security gate experiences: the Presidential Inaugural Committee really does feel bad. To prove it, they are offering to give you free stuff. Said stuff is said to be copies of the Swearing-In invitation and program, photos of President…