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Ushering in the Obama Era
Written on 21 Jan, 2009 at 12:30 in White House Blogs | viewed 315 times | 1 Comment
For the nation, the swearing-in signaled a new chief executive who would work to take America from its economic doldrums and rebuild its confidence in bringing an end to an administration that left a country economically and spiritually hollow. George... (Continue reading)
President, Wife Kick off Night of Balls With ‘Neighbors’
Written on 20 Jan, 2009 at 22:28 in White House Blogs | viewed 957 times | 1 Comment
The night of inaugural balls began with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama making their first stop at the Neighborhood Ball, an event with a focus on inclusion for all Americans, particularly residents of Obama’s new home... (Continue reading)
Inauguration Memories from Harlem
Written on 20 Jan, 2009 at 20:01 in White House Blogs | viewed 602 times | 1 Comment
People from every race descended on Harlem's Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Plaza to witness the swearing in of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama.... (Continue reading)
Parade Watchers Say Wait Was Well Worth It
Written on 20 Jan, 2009 at 19:44 in White House Blogs | viewed 373 times | 0 Comments
Frigid weather and more than an hour delay did not deter hundreds from snagging a spot curbside on Pennsylvania Avenue to witness President Obama’s first public appearance since he was sworn in this afternoon at the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade.... (Continue reading)
Reactions Heard Around the World
Written on 20 Jan, 2009 at 18:34 in White House Blogs | viewed 421 times | 0 Comments
Joy rang out around the nation and globe as Barack Obama took the presidential oath to become the 44th President of the United States.... (Continue reading)
Day 1
Written on 20 Jan, 2009 at 17:34 in Barack Obama | viewed 860 times | 0 Comments
Barack Hussein Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. (Photo source: Getty Images) ... (Continue reading)
Performers Take To the Streets For Inaugural Parade
Written on 20 Jan, 2009 at 16:32 in White House Blogs | viewed 467 times | 0 Comments
At least 93 organizations from across the country accepted an invitation to march in President Barack Obama’s honor.... (Continue reading)
Revelers Gather in Harlem to Watch History Being Made
Written on 20 Jan, 2009 at 15:07 in White House Blogs | viewed 235 times | 1 Comment
Out in the fresh air of 125th Street in Harlem, New York just minutes after President Obama gave his acceptance speech, there seems to be almost one street vendor for every onlooker. The vast audience dispersed in just a short... (Continue reading)
New York Watches with Anticipation as Obama Becomes President
Written on 20 Jan, 2009 at 12:09 in White House Blogs | viewed 79 times | 0 Comments
In contrast to the elementary excitement at Democracy College Prep School--where everyone is excited just to be excited--the audience at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem awaits the arrival of Barack and Michelle Obama with sophisticated... (Continue reading)
It’s Really Happening
The combined bands of the U.S. Armed Forces are playing with all of the pomp and majesty you would expect a presidential inauguration. On my way to my seat in Section 1, Seat 88, reserved for Black Enterprise, I... (Continue reading)
