Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2009. Tens of thousands flocked to Washington D.C. to celebrate the historic inauguration of the first black President. Obama invoked the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. in his remarks, summoning Americans to join him in service. The next day, The Times and Democrat published a special inaugural section chronicling Obama's journey from visits to Orangeburg to his primary and general election victories.

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that chronicles Barack Obama’s road to the Tuesday. A3
presidency, from Orangeburg to the S.C. pri- n A graphic guide to Tuesday’s inau-
mary victory, from the nomination to Election guration, including schedule. A5
Day triumph. The section will include a page of n An Orangeburg native will be
inaugural coverage in addition to the Page 1 among those making sure the media
and main news coverage of Tuesday’s events. are informed and civilians — including
The TD will be selling extra copies of the Jan. Obama — are protected today. A5
By daVid espo generation. I just had to be here,” said Donald But-
21 paper and 11x17 posters of the front page. ler, 20, a university of Washington student. n House Majority Whip James E.
AP Special Correspondent
They can be purchased at The TD, 1010 “I’m just really happy that I’m living to see this Clyburn has been chosen to lead the
Broughton, or online at www.TheTandD.com, WASHINGTON — Barack Obama stood at the wonderful event,” said 70-year-old Betty Bryant, House delegation for the inaugural cer-
where you will find also photographs and other threshold of the White House on Monday, summon- who rode a chartered bus from Augusta, Ga. Stand- emony at the Capitol. A5
memorabilia. ing fellow Americans to join him in service as tens of ing in front of the icy Reflecting Pool facing the Cap- n “Today, we say, Yes We Can,”
thousands flocked to the nation’s capital to celebrate itol, she made plans to rise at 3 a.m. Tuesday to take writes Dr. Vermelle J. Johnson of Or-
his inauguration as the first black president. her place on the Mall for the swearing-in. angeburg. Also, Eugene Robinson on
The Times and Democrat
Wednesday, January 21, 2009/ SECTION C “Tomorrow we will come together as one people For Obama, the day was stripped of partisan poli- the inaugural. A8.
on the same Mall where Dr. King’s dream echoes tics, and he ended it by lavishing praise on Repub-
still,” said the president-elect, invoking the memory lican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, his opponent
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Making of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the national
holiday in his honor.
in last fall’s campaign. In remarks prepared for a
dinner in honor of his one-time rival, he called the A special inaugural home page that
History The 47-year-old former senator takes office at
noon Tuesday at a time of economic crisis at home
former Vietnam prisoner of war a “rare and coura-
geous public servant,” who places country before
allows readers to get the latest on
Tuesday as well as revisit stories, vid-
President Barack Obama’s and two wars overseas. But the challenges of the party.
historic journey to the White House moment receded into the background for many who “Let us strive always to find that common ground, eos and other multimedia from Barack
Today’s TD collector’s special section traces Barack Obama’s road to the presidency, came for a chance to witness history. Obama’s winning campaign for the
from his visits to Orangeburg and the presidential debate to his primary victories in South Carolina
and ultimate triumph over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Revisit his Election Day victory over Sen. John McCain “I didn’t think I would see a black president in my see oBama, a6 White House. Visit www.TheTandD.com
and the euphoria that followed. Plus, the section includes coverage of the Jan. 20 inauguration.
Locals join crowds flocking to nation’s capital
By phil sarata tial inaugurations, got into the area early. history of what we are about to witness.”
TD Staff Writer “I’ve already had an opportunity to meet with Traffic on Interstate 95 was normal for most of
some friends and I attended a party (Sunday) the travelers until they motored through Wash-
The crowd may be among the largest ever to night,” Henderson said. “Right now, it’s difficult ington’s Virginia suburbs.
descend on the nation’s capital and the tempera- to travel any other way than by the Metro or by “Traffic was pretty smooth and not as heavy as
ture isn’t expected to get above freezing. But area bus. The traffic is terrific and security was unbe- I thought it would be. As for now, everything is
residents heading to Washington, D.C. for the in- lievable in the city (Monday) morning. So many going smoothly,” said Claflin university Assistant
auguration are experiencing nothing but smiles streets and bridges are blocked off right now. Director of Public Relations Charlene Slaughter.
and excitement. “I am excited because there is a different feel- She was traveling with Claflin’s Division of Stu-
Several bus loads of people from The TD Re- ing in this city than I’ve felt during past inaugura- dent Development and Services, which took a bus
gion hit the road on Sunday and early Monday tions,” she said. “The city is partying and having a of 45 students and chaperones to the event.
morning to begin their journey — occasionally great time. At the same time, you can feel a unity Slaughter said the group would try to attend
at a snail’s pace — to witness Barack Obama’s among people that you have not seen. everybody both the parade and the inauguration despite the
inauguration. is here for the same purpose and they are just en- fact the two events are on different sides of the
Orangeburg County Democratic Party Chair- joying one another. It’s a very historical time in
man Betty Henderson, a veteran of past presiden- America and we’re caught up in celebrating the see Crowds, a6
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