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PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION OF BARACK OBAMAJANUARY 20, 2009
Presentation byStephanie davis
Highlights from the journey to the national mall
Walking down 18th Street Constitution Hall
Horizon coming over the Washington Monument around 7:00am EST
Arriving at The National Mall
There were so many people coming from all walks of life---in the COLD!
I was facing the Capitol Building and standing near the Smithsonian “Castle.”
One of 24 jumbotrons at the National Mall.
I met people from all over the world to witness this historical moment.
Rebroadcast of HBO Lincoln Memorial Concert salute to President-elect Barack Obama: January 18, 2009.
Rebroadcast of HBO Lincoln Memorial Concert tribute to President-elect Barack Obama; snipers on the roof of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
Bono from U2 singing “Pride in the Name of Love.”
Watching the prelude performed by a children’s mass choir.
Waiting for the President-elect and Vice President-elect.
Estimated about 2 million at the National Mall
Lonni Ali and Muhammad Ali
A restless 3-year old who likes the way her mother rubs her feet.
The military band playing three traditional march songs.
Dustin Hoffman
Dr. King and Obama on the flag
Vice President-elect Joe Biden Jr. taking the Oath of Office
Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul President-elect Barack Hussein Obama takes the Oath of Office
Congratulations, Mr. President! Everyone cheers!
President Obama gives his inaugural speech to the people.
It took me 1 hour and 45 minutes to walk from the National Mall to Farragut West,
and get a train to return to northern Virginia.
The crowd chanted to the bus driver, “MOVE THAT BUS!” --- It was moved.