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'Remaking America'
As of noon Tuesday, the nation is in Barack Obama’s hands. In front of a crowd estimated to exceed one million people, Obama assumed the presidency from George W. Bush and became the first African American president in U.S. history.
Michiganians find separate paths to inauguration
During the week of the presidential inauguration, citizens from across the nation have made the trek to Washington, D.C., to see President-elect Barack Obama take the oath of office. Here are the stories of a few of those with MSU and Michigan ties.
Mich. appeals to Obama
For Mike Green, driving to Washington, D.C., to take part in the week’s inauguration activities was well worth the 10-plus hour car ride. That’s because Green, president of Lansing’s United Auto Workers Local 652, has more at stake than simply ushering in a new president this inauguration.
Inauguration kickoff ceremony draws hundreds of thousands
Washington, D.C. — Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds and bumper-to-bumper traffic couldn’t keep hundreds of thousands of political junkies away from Washington, D.C., Sunday for the kickoff of Inauguration Week. Pre-celebration estimates were that about 750,000 people would crowd into the area surrounding the Lincoln Memorial to watch the official Opening Ceremony, which was an entertaining mixture of celebrity guest appearances, uplifting speeches and performances of patriotic tunes.
8 most memorable moments of 2008
It’s been a heck of a year. Between a presidential election, a worldwide economic crisis, local mayhem and sports successes — there was no shortage of news in 2008. Here’s a look back at some of the most notable stories of the past year.
Recent Posts
- 'History is here'
- Swearing-in ceremony will be mayhem
- Solidarity, peacefulness emanate from D.C. crowds
- Advertisers play off Obama success
- Inauguration's historical value merits hype, celebration
- Inauguration activities not limited to Washington D.C.
- Social scene at the convention
- Michigan delegates lend their signatures
- Michigan delegates' Service Day contributions minimal
- E.L. woman serves as alternate at DNC
- Mich. issues heard at Tuesday breakfast
- Delegates still devoted to Clinton
- SN reporters begin work in Denver
- A new meaning for outdoor sports
- 1970s dinosaur series comes to big screen
