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Video: President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address

President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address Yesterday, President Obama delivered his Inaugural Address, calling for a “new era of responsibility.” Watch the video HERE. Inauguration Satellite Image And, thanks to Bill Childs for finding a link to the inauguration satellite image: http://specials.washingtonpost.com/inauguration/satellite/?hpid=artslot This satellite image of the National Mall was taken on Inauguration Day at 11:19 a.m. Click and drag to pan around the image. Use the buttons below the image or the… Read More

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What Happens on Inauguration Day? A Historical Perspective.

Inaugural History For more than two hundred years America’s citizens have witnessed the Inauguration ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States. From the first Inauguration of George Washington, in New York City, in 1789, to today, as we prepare for the 56th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration, the swearing-in ceremony represents both national renewal and continuity of leadership. As each president has offered a vision for America’s future, we reflect… Read More

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Obama Elected President as Racial Barrier Falls – NYTimes.com

Barack Hussein Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday, sweeping away the last racial barrier in American politics with ease as the country chose him as its first black chief executive. READ MORE: Obama Elected President as Racial Barrier Falls – NYTimes.com