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More views of the Inauguration from Independence Mall
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
posted by Daniel Schwartz
categories Photos, President Obama
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| All Photos | Daniel Schwartz |
Well over one thousand people gathered on the snowy grass outside the National Constitution Center to watch President Obama's Inauguration ceremony on a large-screen TV. The crowd cheered, laughed, cried, and breathed a collective sigh of relief as America welcomed its 44th President.
More shots after the jump. (All photos by Daniel Schwartz.)
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| Verna James waves a 1776-era flag as Obama declares the beginning of "an era of responsibility." |
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| Steve Miller came to "see Bush leave," and expressed a new sense of American pride with his caped flag. |
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| Carrie Boxer and her dog, Jersey, watched the ceremony while sharing each other's body heat. |
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| Mayor Nutter recorded a brief speech that was played shortly before the Inauguration Ceremony began. |
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| Obama supporters prepare to wave flags. |
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| A mother and son watch Obama deliver his speech. |
