thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 1/20/2009
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Amid pageantry in Washington, Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th president, beginning his first term in the White House.
firedoglake.com - 1/21/2009
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firedoglake.com —
by Gregg Levine So, I don't even know
how to write about this without it sounding like
bitter grousing, and frankly, I'm a little embarrassed to have to report that after five hours of standing in the bitter cold, getting pushed and shoved to ...
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Worst. Inauguration. Ever.
boston.com - 1/21/2009
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boston.com —
Yesterday was a historic day. On January 20th,
2009, Barack H. Obama was sworn in as the
44th President of the United States of America - the first African-American ever to hold the office of U.S. Commander-in-Chief. The event was witnessed by well ...
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The Inauguration of President Barack Obama
funnyordie.com - 1/22/2009
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funnyordie.com —
HIGH-FIVE INAUGURATION! 3:52 The Montage hit Washington, D.C.
for the Presidential Inauguration. Submitted by: AlmostTwins AlmostTwins Kinda
Cute Keywords: high five montage almost twins presidential ...
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HIGH-FIVE INAUGURATION! (video)
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"“Na Na Na Na/Na Na Na Na/Hey Hey Hey/Good-bye.”
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"The helicopter is swinging out over the Mall ... Surely the Bushes can’t hear the crowd below, but the chant is one that sports fans jeer to the opposing team...." ...
Breaking News: Ted Kennedy Striken At Inaugural Luncheon
The Democratic Daily —
Sad news… On this momentous occassion that meant so much to Senator Ted Kennedy, news has broken that Kennedy was striken during the Inaugural Luncheon and was taken from the Capitol by ambulence. From The Caucus Live Blog of the day’s events:
Senator Edward M. Kennedy collapsed during the inaugural luncheon.
President Obama began his speech by noting by talking about “Teddy,” noting it was a joyous yet somber moment. “My prayers are with him and his family and Vicki,” referring to Mrs. Kennedy. Senator Kennedy, ...
Bush Hecklers Leave a Stain on Obama Inauguration
The Moderate Voice —
... I walked across the Memorial Bridge to the Mall from Arlington to see the inauguration, and was running late. Listening to the NPR broadcast from the Mall, I heard loud boos following the introduction of Bush and some Republican leaders as they approached the platform. Loud enough to be very apparent on my headphones, and for the New York Times live-blogger to notice, though I can’t say how widespread it was. ...
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politico.com 1/21/2009 — Your nationalism is endearing. I appreciate your defense of American exceptionalism. Your outrage against the passage about "childish things," however, misinterprets the letter and the spirit of the inaugural. In fact, the speech affirms your point. ...
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What was the opening musical act of the Sikh Inaugural Ball held to celebrate the swearing-in of the first African-American president in the capital of the United States? Well, bagpipes, of ...
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