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Millions On Hand to Witness History

Millions On Hand to Witness History
By · January 19, 2009October 29, 2020
01
One Nation Under the Sun

Cheerful supporters rejoice in the coming of a new day at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Read more about the people in D.C. celebrating this historic inauguration »

Phillis Kwentoh
02
Read All About It

One of the hottest commodities this season is Obama in print. This proud supporter came all the way from Ohio to show off her Obama paper.

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Phillis Kwentoh
03
Obamanista

From the runways to the streets, Obama gear is what’s in. This lovely lady rocked a studded Obama sweatshirt for this historic event.

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Phillis Kwentoh
04
Obama’s Little Helper

This little girl braved the freezing cold to support her soon-to-be president. She was so excited to show us her Obama poster.

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Phillis Kwentoh
05
In the Media

Chris Matthews, host of of MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews,” joined the festivities and gladly took pictures with his fans.

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Phillis Kwentoh
06
Wear It, Claim It

Vendors hit the streets of D.C. with all sorts of Obama merchandise. This D.C. native sold these commemorative tees for $20 apiece.

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Phillis Kwentoh
07
We Are the Future

These young children listened intently to MSNBC broadcasts of their future president, Barack Obama.

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Phillis Kwentoh
08
Yes We Did!

Though at first shy, this excited Obama supporter gave us his best smile while saying, “Yes we did!”

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Phillis Kwentoh
09
This Is Our Time

From commemorative tees to calendars, this historic inauguration will never be forgotten.

Read more about the people in D.C. celebrating this historic inauguration »

Phillis Kwentoh
10
Shall We Dance?

This vendor and Obama supporter sold exclusive calendars with an image of Barack and Michelle’s anticipated first dance.

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