On Jan. 20, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as president of the United States. Obama took his place as the 44th president under a bright winter sky, painting this perilous national moment in unsparing terms and exhorting Americans to respond by taking greater responsibility for themselves, the country and the world. More than 1 million people flocked to the National Mall to take part in the event, spilling outward from the gleaming white Capitol steps toward the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial more than a mile away.
On Jan. 20, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as president of the United States. Obama took his place as the 44th president under a bright winter sky, painting this perilous national moment in unsparing terms and exhorting Americans to respond by taking greater responsibility for themselves, the country and the world. More than 1 million people flocked to the National Mall to take part in the event, spilling outward from the gleaming white Capitol steps toward the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial more than a mile away.
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Obama Celebrations Across New Orleans
Inauguration celebrations across New Orleans. With the inauguration of Barack Obama igniting celebrations across the nation, it's only natural that a town like New Orleans would be no exception. Local inaugural balls, concerts, parties, and banquets...Tags: Barack Obama, IMAX
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Accused 9/11 planners defiant in war court
McClatchy NewspapersGUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba -- Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and his alleged co-conspirators put on a defiant show at their war court arraignment Saturday, refusing to listen to the proceedings through a headset, then refusing to answer...Tags: Central Intelligence Agency, Unrest, Conflicts and War, The Pentagon, Muammar Gaddafi, Justice System
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News briefs for Wednesday, May 2
Hours after Obama visit, Taliban attack on compound for foreigners in Afghan capital kills 7 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban insurgents attacked a compound housing foreigners in the Afghan capital Wednesday, killing seven people, hours after...
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New U.S. envoy: 'This is going to be fun'; Russian TV: Maybe not
World NowAmerica’s new ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, assumed his post in Moscow this week and declared Tuesday on his Twitter account: “This is going to be fun.”... -
Hargrave saw America's 'best' and 'worst'
Staff WriterEDITOR’S NOTE: This year’s Black History Month theme is “Black Women in American Culture and History,” according to theWashington, D.C.-based Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black...Tags: Black History, Slavery, Abusive Behavior, Black History Month
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Political Donor Russell Simmons Joins Wall Street Protesters
@marioPIX11They stand on a foundation that is still unstable but their primary target is clear -- corporate America -- and they are growing. What's the goal of the protest? "Money out of Washington," said music mogul Russell Simmons, CEO of Rush Communications....Tags: Arts, Kanye West, Arts and Culture, Fine Arts, Manhattan (New York City)
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Oliver tries to keep support in turbulent council tenure
The councilman wouldn't return their calls.
Shirley Supik and her husband, Jeff, were trying to stop Baltimore County from tearing down the historic former Underground Railroad safe house they own. So, Jeff Supik stuck a note on the front door of...Tags: Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Republican Party, Baltimore County, Politics, Kenneth N. Oliver
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Report: Dwight Howard among NBA stars to play in Obama fundraising game
Magic center Dwight Howard, who attended the inauguration of Barack Obama, is apparently going to join his re-election campaign -- on the court. ESPN.com has reported that Howard has committed to play in the Dec. 12 exhibition game in Washington D.C. to...Tags: National Basketball Association, Carmelo Anthony, ESPN (tv network), Antawn Jamison, John Wall
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Dwight Howard to play in Obama game?
Orlando Sentinel’s Magic BasketBlogMagic center Dwight Howard, who attended the inauguration of Barack Obama, is apparently going to join his re-election campaign — on the court. ESPN.com has reported that Howard has committed to play in the Dec. 12 exhibition game in Washington D.C.... -
Obama's penchant for speeches now sounding hollower by the word
Top of the TicketObama still says, 'Yes, we can.' But he never explains why we haven't.... -
Music review: a John Williams premiere at SummerFest
Culture MonsterMark Swed reviews the world premiere of John Williams "Quartet La Jolla" Friday night. The commission by the La Jolla Music Society was to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its chamber music festival, SummerFest, for a program that also included the... -
Kim Johnson
Let's just start by saying, I can't believe I get paid to do what I do! This job is an amazing privilege. Each day, I get to share information with viewers about important stories in our community that will, hopefully, have a positive impact in their...Tags: William Randolph Hearst, Natural Resources, Television Industry, Forests, Emmy Awards (tv program)
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