NewsOK member benefits
Barack Obama's Inauguration
Advanced Search
Web Search powered by YAHOO!
Complete coverage of Inauguration '09 -- Read our blog -- View our photo gallery
The U.S. Capitol flies flags from throughout the nation’s history on Inauguration Day.
Inauguration memories are ‘beyond words’ for Edmond student
Updated: Fri, Jan 30, 2009 | 
Leave a comment
Leave a comment EDMOND — When Adam Kronenberger thinks about the inauguration of President Barack Obama, only one word comes to mind — phenomenal.
'Remaking America'
WASHINGTON — Hailing the nation’s "patchwork heritage,” Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a Kenyan and a Kansan, succeeded George W. Bush in the White House on Tuesday.
Video: Interviews with people in D.C.
Read the inaugural address Blog Photos
Watch the address
More Inauguration '09
Election re-invigorates Oklahoma City civil-rights leader Clara Luper
Clara Luper clapped and let out a cheer as Barack Obama finished taking the oath of office and became president of the U.S.
Boley students, teacher share historic event
They yelled and clapped and waved American flags at Boley Public Schools while watching the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama. Video
Multimedia
Videoview all videos
Oklahoma Matters with Ed Kelley- Cole calls out Obama
Apr 27Tom Cole was right to call out the president on the oil...
OCU Inaugurates Robert Henry as 17th President
Apr 6Robert Henry was officially installed as the President of...
Oklahoma Matters with Ed Kelley: Odd Couple
Jan 21Supporters of Tom Coburn may wonder if he's had a leave...
Oklahoma Matters with Ed Kelley: Odd Fellows
Nov 12Oklahoma's U.S. senators are on the opposite sides of a...
Republicans walking health care tightrope
Feb 24Mark Green talks about Republicans' balancing act as they...
Photoview all photos
Inauguration News from NewsOK
Henrys leave Governor's Mansion
Updated: Tue, Jan 11, 2011
| Leave a comment
The man you see driving a pickup could be Oklahoma's 26th governor. Brad Henry says he plans to take a few days off after serving two terms as governor. Read More
Leave a comment
The man you see driving a pickup could be Oklahoma's 26th governor. Brad Henry says he plans to take a few days off after serving two terms as governor. Read More
Fallin makes history as state's first female governor
Updated: Tue, Jan 11, 2011
| Leave a comment
On a cold, snowy day, the new governor pledges to focus on creating jobs, streamlining state government and improving education. Read More
Leave a comment
On a cold, snowy day, the new governor pledges to focus on creating jobs, streamlining state government and improving education. Read More
Inauguration: An estimated 1,200 watch Fallin, others take oath
Updated: Mon, Jan 10, 2011
| Leave a comment
Cold weather doesn't deter many Oklahomans from watching a historic inauguration Monday. Read More
Leave a comment
Cold weather doesn't deter many Oklahomans from watching a historic inauguration Monday. Read More
Tickets sales going well for Oklahoma governor's inaugural events
Updated: Mon, Jan 3, 2011
| Leave a comment
A pre-inaugural ball and the inaugural ball are sold out. Tickets remain for a pre-inaugural ball in Jenks and for a free family event Saturday at a city museum and for Sunday's prayer service. Mary Fallin will be sworn in Jan. 10 as Oklahoma's first female governor. Read More
Leave a comment
A pre-inaugural ball and the inaugural ball are sold out. Tickets remain for a pre-inaugural ball in Jenks and for a free family event Saturday at a city museum and for Sunday's prayer service. Mary Fallin will be sworn in Jan. 10 as Oklahoma's first female governor. Read More
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett begins third term
Updated: Wed, Apr 14, 2010
| Leave a comment
Mick Cornett was sworn in Tuesday for his third term after winning re-election in March. Cornett is the fourth person to win three terms as mayor, joining Ron Norick, Patience Latting and Allen Street. Cornett first won the office in 2004 after Kirk Humphreys resigned as mayor to run for U.S. Senate. After serving... Read More
Leave a comment
Mick Cornett was sworn in Tuesday for his third term after winning re-election in March. Cornett is the fourth person to win three terms as mayor, joining Ron Norick, Patience Latting and Allen Street. Cornett first won the office in 2004 after Kirk Humphreys resigned as mayor to run for U.S. Senate. After serving... Read More
Ex-lawmaker Ryan McMullen begins federal ag job
Updated: Thu, Jul 16, 2009
| Leave a comment
Ryan McMullen has ended his five years of service as a legislator to become the youngest state rural development director for the U.S. Agriculture Department. McMullen, a Democrat from Burns Flat elected to the House in 2004, took his oath of office Wednesday in Stillwater to serve as Oklahoma’s director of... Read More
Leave a comment
Ryan McMullen has ended his five years of service as a legislator to become the youngest state rural development director for the U.S. Agriculture Department. McMullen, a Democrat from Burns Flat elected to the House in 2004, took his oath of office Wednesday in Stillwater to serve as Oklahoma’s director of... Read More
Texas pastor’s stepson faces charge
Updated: Thu, Feb 12, 2009
DALLAS — The stepson of megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes has been arrested on a charge of indecent exposure. Dallas police say Jermaine Jakes is accused of exposing himself to two undercover vice detectives last month. He turned himself in Thursday and was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. His... Read More
Inauguration memories are ‘beyond words’ for Edmond student
Updated: Fri, Jan 30, 2009
| Leave a comment
Edmond Memorial High School student Adam Kronenberger had the opportunity to witness the inauguration of 44th President Barack Obama in person. His association with the Youth Congressional Leadership Council allowed him to see the historic events. Kronenberger, who spent five days in the Washington area, said it was... Read More
Leave a comment
Edmond Memorial High School student Adam Kronenberger had the opportunity to witness the inauguration of 44th President Barack Obama in person. His association with the Youth Congressional Leadership Council allowed him to see the historic events. Kronenberger, who spent five days in the Washington area, said it was... Read More
Langston University student Erik Reed in C-Span TV session
Updated: Mon, Jan 26, 2009
| Leave a comment
Erik Reed, a Langston University senior, was among 675 students from 47 states to attend the Presidential Inauguration Seminar held Jan. 10-20 in Washington D.C. On Day 3 of the seminar, Reed was among 23 students in a question-and-answer session with C-Span President Brian Lamb that aired live on C-Span. Reed,... Read More
Leave a comment
Erik Reed, a Langston University senior, was among 675 students from 47 states to attend the Presidential Inauguration Seminar held Jan. 10-20 in Washington D.C. On Day 3 of the seminar, Reed was among 23 students in a question-and-answer session with C-Span President Brian Lamb that aired live on C-Span. Reed,... Read More
At service, minister urges president to hold ground
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday participated in a traditional, post-inaugural prayer service and listened to a sermon that implored him to "feed the good wolf within” and not be tempted away from his ethical center. The president and first lady sat in the front pew of Washington... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday participated in a traditional, post-inaugural prayer service and listened to a sermon that implored him to "feed the good wolf within” and not be tempted away from his ethical center. The president and first lady sat in the front pew of Washington... Read More
OU students return to inaugural party
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
NORMAN — University of Oklahoma students have plenty on their minds during the first day of a semester — settling into new classes, figuring out where they are, establishing new routines. Tuesday was such a day, although it coincided with the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington. Despite... Read More
Leave a comment
NORMAN — University of Oklahoma students have plenty on their minds during the first day of a semester — settling into new classes, figuring out where they are, establishing new routines. Tuesday was such a day, although it coincided with the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington. Despite... Read More
Obama pick moves ahead
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
Obama pick moves ahead Timothy Geithner, shown above, apologized to Congress on Wednesday for what he called "careless mistakes” in failing to pay $34,000 in taxes and moved closer to confirmation as treasury secretary and the Obama administration’s point man in reviving the economy. The... Read More
Leave a comment
Obama pick moves ahead Timothy Geithner, shown above, apologized to Congress on Wednesday for what he called "careless mistakes” in failing to pay $34,000 in taxes and moved closer to confirmation as treasury secretary and the Obama administration’s point man in reviving the economy. The... Read More
Obama retakes oath after blunder
Published: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has administered the presidential oath of office to Barack Obama for a second time just to be on the safe side.
The unusual step came after Roberts flubbed the oath a bit on Tuesday, causing Obama to repeat the wording differently than as prescribed in the... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has administered the presidential oath of office to Barack Obama for a second time just to be on the safe side.
The unusual step came after Roberts flubbed the oath a bit on Tuesday, causing Obama to repeat the wording differently than as prescribed in the... Read More
Inauguration '09 Briefs: Barack Obama's team sends text message updates to inauguration crowd
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
INAUGURATION Kennedy well after seizure WASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, ill with a brain tumor, was hospitalized Tuesday but quickly reported feeling well after suffering a seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama. "After testing, we believe the incident was brought on by... Read More
Leave a comment
INAUGURATION Kennedy well after seizure WASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, ill with a brain tumor, was hospitalized Tuesday but quickly reported feeling well after suffering a seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama. "After testing, we believe the incident was brought on by... Read More
Sen. Ted Kennedy released from hospital after seizure
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has been released from the hospital after suffering a seizure during an inaugural luncheon.
Kennedy's office confirmed that on Wednesday morning he left Washington Hospital Center, where he had been resting overnight for observation. A spokeswoman says he was in good... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has been released from the hospital after suffering a seizure during an inaugural luncheon.
Kennedy's office confirmed that on Wednesday morning he left Washington Hospital Center, where he had been resting overnight for observation. A spokeswoman says he was in good... Read More
Deafening cheers greet Obama
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The folks who said Barack Obama’s election was all about race or those who couldn’t vote for him because he’s black should have been here. People from every state in this country, from every socio-economical background, from different backgrounds came to this city to... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The folks who said Barack Obama’s election was all about race or those who couldn’t vote for him because he’s black should have been here. People from every state in this country, from every socio-economical background, from different backgrounds came to this city to... Read More
'Remaking America': President Obama said we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin ...
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — Hailing the nation’s "patchwork heritage,” Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a Kenyan and a Kansan, succeeded George W. Bush in the White House on Tuesday and began a new era in American government. The 44th president, the first black person to hold the office in the nation’s... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — Hailing the nation’s "patchwork heritage,” Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a Kenyan and a Kansan, succeeded George W. Bush in the White House on Tuesday and began a new era in American government. The 44th president, the first black person to hold the office in the nation’s... Read More
Celebration over, Barack Obama plunges into workday one
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is turning from the star-studded, crowd-pleasing pomp of his inauguration to the workaday task of governing a hurting nation of 304 million and meeting the soaring expectations that he and others have put on his shoulders.
Twin crises of the economy and Iraq figured to take... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is turning from the star-studded, crowd-pleasing pomp of his inauguration to the workaday task of governing a hurting nation of 304 million and meeting the soaring expectations that he and others have put on his shoulders.
Twin crises of the economy and Iraq figured to take... Read More
Boley students, teacher share historic event
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
BOLEY — They yelled and clapped and waved American flags at Boley Public Schools while watching the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama. Oh yes, the students were excited too. Tuesday was a memorable day for Boley students past and present. Gretana Gonzales Hall, superintendent and principal, graduated... Read More
Leave a comment
BOLEY — They yelled and clapped and waved American flags at Boley Public Schools while watching the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama. Oh yes, the students were excited too. Tuesday was a memorable day for Boley students past and present. Gretana Gonzales Hall, superintendent and principal, graduated... Read More
Election re-invigorates Oklahoma City civil-rights leader Clara Luper
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
Clara Luper clapped and let out a cheer as Barack Obama finished taking the oath of office and became president of the U.S. The graying matron of Oklahoma City’s civil rights movement was surrounded by about two dozen people at the Freedom Center, 2500 Martin Luther King, for an inauguration watch party.... Read More
Leave a comment
Clara Luper clapped and let out a cheer as Barack Obama finished taking the oath of office and became president of the U.S. The graying matron of Oklahoma City’s civil rights movement was surrounded by about two dozen people at the Freedom Center, 2500 Martin Luther King, for an inauguration watch party.... Read More
For some Oklahomans, history was worth wait
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
Everywhere Staci Foresee went Tuesday, she had to wait. "To get to the Metro, to get to the bathroom, to get to your section — everything is a ridiculously long line,” she said. But the long lines were worth the wait, the aide to first lady Kim Henry said, for the chance to see Barack Obama sworn... Read More
Leave a comment
Everywhere Staci Foresee went Tuesday, she had to wait. "To get to the Metro, to get to the bathroom, to get to your section — everything is a ridiculously long line,” she said. But the long lines were worth the wait, the aide to first lady Kim Henry said, for the chance to see Barack Obama sworn... Read More
At Oklahoma gatherings, Barack Obama's inauguration inspires hope
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
Ahsan Lone watched history happen Tuesday. Lone, a junior at Northwest Classen High School, said he was glad Principal Tamie Sanders let students watch the inauguration of Barack Obama because it wouldn't have been the same to watch it later on tape. Lone, 16, moved to the United States from Pakistan about six... Read More
Leave a comment
Ahsan Lone watched history happen Tuesday. Lone, a junior at Northwest Classen High School, said he was glad Principal Tamie Sanders let students watch the inauguration of Barack Obama because it wouldn't have been the same to watch it later on tape. Lone, 16, moved to the United States from Pakistan about six... Read More
A historic moment unfolds in Washington, D.C.
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — A vast, excited crowd bore witness Tuesday to a transfer of U.S. power like none before it. The blare of trumpets and thunder of cannon were familiar. The transition from Republican to Democrat had happened before. This, however, was white to black, a shattering of racial barriers finally made... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — A vast, excited crowd bore witness Tuesday to a transfer of U.S. power like none before it. The blare of trumpets and thunder of cannon were familiar. The transition from Republican to Democrat had happened before. This, however, was white to black, a shattering of racial barriers finally made... Read More
Michelle Obama’s fashion stirs talk
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
No more speculating. Michelle Obama wore a goldish-yellow dress and matching coat for her first appearance on Inauguration Day. The outfit was by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo, one of her favorite designers. Speculation had been that she would steer clear of anything bling, given this country’s... Read More
Leave a comment
No more speculating. Michelle Obama wore a goldish-yellow dress and matching coat for her first appearance on Inauguration Day. The outfit was by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo, one of her favorite designers. Speculation had been that she would steer clear of anything bling, given this country’s... Read More
Bush says it’s ‘good to be home’
Updated: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — Leaving the White House on Tuesday, former President George W. Bush blew a kiss out the window of his presidential limousine, a gesture that capped an administration marked by two wars, recession and the biggest terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Bush’s exit was bittersweet. He left office with... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — Leaving the White House on Tuesday, former President George W. Bush blew a kiss out the window of his presidential limousine, a gesture that capped an administration marked by two wars, recession and the biggest terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Bush’s exit was bittersweet. He left office with... Read More
The Obama essays: Tears come with thoughts of family
Updated: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
| Leave a comment
On Nov. 4, 2008, at 10 p.m., I lay in bed, witnessing history take place as the first African-American is elected president. With tears streaming down my face, I think of my 108-year-old grandmother’s struggles as a black woman working tirelessly so that her children could have a better life — someone... Read More
Leave a comment
On Nov. 4, 2008, at 10 p.m., I lay in bed, witnessing history take place as the first African-American is elected president. With tears streaming down my face, I think of my 108-year-old grandmother’s struggles as a black woman working tirelessly so that her children could have a better life — someone... Read More
Barack Obama takes office, appeals for 'hope over fear'
Updated: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON -- Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasps the reins of power as America's first black president in a high-noon inauguration amid grave economic worries and high expectations.
Braving icy temperatures and possible snow flurries, hundreds of thousands of people descended on the heavily... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON -- Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasps the reins of power as America's first black president in a high-noon inauguration amid grave economic worries and high expectations.
Braving icy temperatures and possible snow flurries, hundreds of thousands of people descended on the heavily... Read More
Inauguration security tight; cold taking a toll
Updated: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities monitored a rush of intelligence leads Tuesday at the largest security operation in presidential inauguration history, including a possible threat from an East Africa radical Islamic terrorist group.
Law enforcement and intelligence officials received information that people... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities monitored a rush of intelligence leads Tuesday at the largest security operation in presidential inauguration history, including a possible threat from an East Africa radical Islamic terrorist group.
Law enforcement and intelligence officials received information that people... Read More
Sen. Ted Kennedy taken from luncheon with President Barack Obama
Updated: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sens. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., and Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., have been taken from an inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama.
A Capitol police officer stood up at the luncheon and said medical attention was needed. Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sens. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., and Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., have been taken from an inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama.
A Capitol police officer stood up at the luncheon and said medical attention was needed. Read More
Poet Elizabeth Alexander offers 'praise song' for Barack Obama's inauguration day
Published: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
| Leave a comment
NEW YORK (AP) — Following the world's most awaited oration — President Obama's inaugural speech — poet Elizabeth Alexander echoed the new leader's tribute to daily labor, his call for responsibility and his reminder of the sacrifices that made his election possible.
"Say it plain: that many have died for... Read More
Leave a comment
NEW YORK (AP) — Following the world's most awaited oration — President Obama's inaugural speech — poet Elizabeth Alexander echoed the new leader's tribute to daily labor, his call for responsibility and his reminder of the sacrifices that made his election possible.
"Say it plain: that many have died for... Read More
First inauguration for Chief Justice John Roberts as chief justice
Published: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts stumbled slightly over the 35-word constitutionally prescribed oath of office as he swore in Barack Obama as the 44th president on Tuesday, sending the new chief executive into a verbal detour of his own.
"Are you prepared to take the oath, senator?" Roberts asked... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts stumbled slightly over the 35-word constitutionally prescribed oath of office as he swore in Barack Obama as the 44th president on Tuesday, sending the new chief executive into a verbal detour of his own.
"Are you prepared to take the oath, senator?" Roberts asked... Read More
Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address
Published: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
| Leave a comment
OBAMA: My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.... Read More
Leave a comment
OBAMA: My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.... Read More
Record numbers expected to view presidential oath
Updated: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
| Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — In a pivotal moment in U.S. history, and amid high expectations for the future, President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in today as the nation’s 44th president. Upon taking the oath of office, Obama will become the country’s first black president, and that has drawn black Americans... Read More
Leave a comment
WASHINGTON — In a pivotal moment in U.S. history, and amid high expectations for the future, President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in today as the nation’s 44th president. Upon taking the oath of office, Obama will become the country’s first black president, and that has drawn black Americans... Read More
- Recent Posts
- Atheists pleased with Obama’s speech
- OKC geologist: “ready to witness history”
- Beyonce serenades the Obamas
- Obama team releases statment about Jill Biden’s slip
- The world watches, from Canada to Bosnia
- Clara Luper’s caretaker: “this was destined for the world”
- French celebrate Obama
- Obama daughters bring grins to inauguration day
- The world is watching, from Brazil to Poland
- Iraqis, soldiers keep eyes on new U.S. leader
Read more Inauguration '09 Blog
Advertisement
President Panorama
Inauguration news from the Blogs
- Religion and Values: Obama inauguration: Non-believers part of U.S. “patchwork heritage”
- Fashion Matters: Michelle Obama chooses white, frothy inaugural gown
- Parties Extra!: Barack Obama cookies in Oklahoma City
- DataWatch: Obama’s new FOIA memo
- Extremely Graphic: Webcomic Wednesday - Obamacon edition
- Religion and Values: Obama inauguration: Diverse voices at the table
- Religion and Values: Obama inauguration: Virtual inaugural prayer meeting
- Religion and Values: Obama inauguration: Pope sends telegram
- Religion and Values: Obama inauguration: Speech contained godly references
- Religion and Values: Obama inauguration: Warren invokes Jesus’ name
- Bookmarking: Inaugural Poem Update: Elizabeth Alexander
- Fashion Matters: Is it a good fit? Weigh in on Michelle Obama’s inauguration outfit
- Extremely Graphic: Superhero endorsers
- DataWatch: Obama inauguration speech word cloud
- Religion and Values: How to pray for Obama
- Religion and Values: What do Wright and Robinson have to do with it?
- David Morris: Live streaming video of inauguration
- Bookmarking: Inaugural Poetry
- Oklahoma Capitol Bureau: State GOP leader comments on MLK Day, inauguration
- Inside the Beltway: Just Four More Days
- Nerdage: Spider-Man to meet Obama
- Religion and Values: Pre-inauguration prayer and prep
- The Pet Show: Obama: New family dog could be “a mutt like me.”
- Oklahoma Capitol Bureau: Governor asks for cooperation
- Recent Posts
Read more Inside the Beltway
The Obama essays
The Obama Essays: Herman Reece
Updated: Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | Leave a comment
Leave a comment 
The election of Barack Obama is truly historic for me. Forty years ago, during the turbulent times of 1968, I was serving on the Human Relations Committee at Northwest Classen High School
The Obama Essays: Barbara Higdon
Updated: Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | Leave a comment
Leave a comment 
I had to think back to the first time I could vote. This was John Kennedy's time, and I remembered four years prior when he was introduced as a possible vice president
The Obama Essays: Susan Porter
Updated: Tue, Jan 20, 2009 | Leave a comment
Leave a comment 
The day of the election was a wonderful, historic day. After watching several newscasts and celebrating with friends, I wrote my thoughts about what that day meant to me
The Obama Essays: Cordney D. McClain
Updated: Mon, Jan 19, 2009 | Leave a comment
Leave a comment 
November 4, 2008 will forever be a monumental day.
The Obama Essays: Lisa Taylor
Updated: Fri, Jan 16, 2009 | Leave a comment
Leave a comment 
On November 4, 2008 at 10 p.m., CST, I lay in bed witnessing history take place as the first African-American is elected president.
Obama interactive graphics
Obama Trivia
He will be the first black U.S. president. He has lived in three countries, six states and six time zones. His love of basketball is well-documented. But how well do you really know Barack Obama? Take the quiz.
Obama Land Connecting with the places that helped to grow a president. Obama Land
Inauguration panorama View a panoramic image of the inaugural crowd.
World pauses View photos: The world pauses to observe President Obama's inauguration.
Obama Land Connecting with the places that helped to grow a president. Obama Land
Inauguration panorama View a panoramic image of the inaugural crowd.
World pauses View photos: The world pauses to observe President Obama's inauguration.
The White House
Welcome to the White House
Visit the official White House Web site.
STORIES
Share your story idea with The Oklahoman.
PHOTOS
Upload your photos to NewsOKand share them with the world.
VIDEO
Upload your videos to NewsOKand share them with the world.
Need Help?
Our customer support pagewill help guide you.
|
Subscribe |
Contact Us |
Privacy Policy |
Terms of Use |
About Our Ads |
Advertise With Us |
©2012 Produced by NewsOK.com
