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@CONCORDIA Clausen Composition Performed at Inauguration
A composition by Dr. Ren Clausen, professor of music and conductor of The Concordia Choir, was performed at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 21. The Lee University Festival Choir, Cleveland, T...
Posted on 1/21/13 at 3:43 PM
AMERICAN RED CROSS MINN-KOTA REGION Red Cross Welcomes Honorary Chairman President Barack Obama
Since 1906, the American Red Cross has had as part of its structure an office of President. United States President Woodrow Wilson agreed to serve in this position in 1913, establishing a tradition f...
Posted on 1/21/13 at 2:31 PM
NIE ROCKS! Reviewing inaugural history
Inaugurals are a mixture of pomp, festival and gravity, the American equivalent of a coronation. Their rituals are laden with symbols of national purpose, continuity and unity. For 220 years, they hav...
Posted on 1/21/13 at 10:02 AM
Obama gets a presidential oath do-over 
WASHINGTON – After the flub heard around the world, President Barack Obama has taken the oath of office. Again.
January 21, 2009
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Fergus Falls band braves cold, exhaustion, sickness to play for president
They marched on through frostbite and exhaustion. They ignored the flu and the scrutiny of television cameras as they belted out their peppy version of the “Yankee Doodle.” And they summoned their sharpest sound for President Barack Obama – even though he had his back turned.
January 21, 2009
AP Poll: People optimistic on Obama by 3-1 margin
WASHINGTON - A new poll shows that by a 3-1 margin, the American people feel more optimistic about the country's future now that Barack Obama has been inaugurated president.
By Associated Press , January 21, 2009
Our opinion: Obama’s price, promise
President Barack Obama’s eloquent inauguration speech Tuesday was an inspiring affirmation of the American character and a pragmatic challenge. He spoke of the nation’s enduring promise, but cautioned that tough times ahead will exact a price from every American.
January 21, 2009
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Area inauguration attendees relish experience
It was crowded, it was cold, and some didn’t make it to their coveted seats near the Capitol.
By By Patrick Springer and Mila Koumpilova, Forum staff writers , January 21, 2009
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Older blacks revel in dream come true
ATLANTA – As she watched Barack Obama descend the steps of the U.S. Capitol to be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, 107-year-old Ann Nixon Cooper leaned forward in her seat, grinned and let out a contented sigh.
By Errin Haines, Associated Press , January 21, 2009
World celebrates Obama’s inauguration
LONDON – The arrival of a new American president triggered joy and jubilation Tuesday in a world made weary by warfare, recession and fear. Bulls and goats were slaughtered for feasts in Kenya, toasts were offered at black-tie balls in Europe and shamans in Latin America chanted Barack Obama’s name with reverence.
By Gregory Katz , January 21, 2009
First lady's fashion shines during inauguration
WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama wore a sparkling yellow sheath dress with matching coat by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo for the inauguration of her husband, a choice many applauded as a cheerful message of hope and a vote for the American fashion industry.
By Samantha Critchell , January 21, 2009
President, first lady dance into the night
WASHINGTON – “At Last” may have been just what President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were thinking Tuesday night as they glided through their first inaugural dance to the Etta James classic.
By Lisa Tolin , January 21, 2009
Fargo Africans anticipate Obama’s global influence
Jan. 20 was not a national holiday, but for many Americans, it was a day to observe the first African-American president taking office.
By John Lamb , January 21, 2009
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Scene evokes pride, tears of joy
Massive crowd watches historic moment unfold amid frigid temperaturesWASHINGTON – A vast, excited crowd of more than 1 million bore witness Tuesday to a transfer of American power like none before it. The blare of regal trumpets and thunder of cannon were familiar. The transition from Republican to Democrat, and gray hair to dark, had happened before.
By By Calvin Woodward and Jim Kuhnhenn/Associated Press , January 21, 2009
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Nation stops, watches history
Gatherings large, small as Obama takes officeEvery four years, at noon on Jan. 20, the nation pauses. People slow and stop in airport concourses and outside the windows of electronics stores, watch the oath of office, perhaps catch some of the inaugural address. They move on.
By By Erin Mcclam, Associated Press , January 21, 2009
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'Hope over fear'
Obama sworn in as first black president, says America is ‘ready to lead once more’Washington – It was a moment unlike any other in the life of America. A jubilant crowd of more than a million, perhaps the biggest throng ever in Washington, stood for hours in frigid temperatures Tuesday to witness a young black man with a foreign-sounding name take command of a nation founded by slaveholders.
By By Jennifer Loven, Associated Press , January 21, 2009
F-M area celebrates inauguration
History wasn’t lost on today’s youth as Fargo-Moorhead students – from elementary schools to college campuses – tuned in with millions of other Americans on Tuesday to witness President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
By By Amy Dalrymple, Kim Winnegge, Mike Nowatzki and Kelly Smith , January 21, 2009
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- Gathering at MSUM
- MSUM political science professor Barb Headrick talking about how her students have reacted to this election and the inauguration
- MSUM student Tenille Brackins talking about what Obama's inauguration means to her
- Millicent Peter, who moved from Kenya to West Fargo a week ago, talks about Obama
- 11-year-old Dylan Anthony, a fifth-grader at South Elementary, talks about why the inauguration is important
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