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Wed Jan 19, 7:38 PM ET
Guests pose for a photograph with armadillos at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., January 19, 2005. The event is part of celebrations leading up to the inauguration of President Bush (news - web sites) for his second term January 20. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Wed Jan 19, 7:34 PM ET
The Kilgore College Rangerettes drill team of Kilgore, Texas wait to greet guests to the Black Tie and Boots inaugural ball in Washington, D.C., January 19, 2005. The ball was the first in advance of Bush's second inauguration January 20. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

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Wed Jan 19, 8:11 PM ET
Lee Kidd of Denver City, Texas walks past the 'no weapons' warning sign as he arrives at the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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[dennisw]

Wed Jan 19, 7:27 PM ET
A guest enjoys some shrimp with a neon armadillo at his table at the Black Tie and Boots inaugural ball in Washington, D.C., January 19, 2005. The ball was the first in advance of Bush's inauguration January 20. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

[Rebelbase]

Opossum on the half-shell.