Obama Inauguration (2008)

Oliver tries to keep support in turbulent council tenure

2011-11-16 18:21:00

The councilman wouldn't return their calls. Shirley Supik and her husband, Jeff, were trying to stop Baltimore County from tearing down the historic former Underground Railroad safe house they own. So, Jeff Supik stuck a note on the front door of...

TV, Web shine with sound, keen coverage

2009-01-21 00:00:00

Television loves ritual and pageantry. And Tuesday, the medium absolutely soared on the feast of both, found in the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. TV and its small-screen online cousins have never provided more...

Baltimore-area schools incorporate inauguration into lessons

2009-01-21 00:00:00

They wrote speeches and poems and plotted graphs with the ages of presidents upon inauguration. Yesterday's inauguration of Barack Obama provided boundless learning opportunities for students in area classrooms - assuming they were in school. Baltimore...

Three generations of a family trek from Baltimore to Washington to see Obama's inauguration

2009-01-21 00:00:00

At 4 a.m. yesterday, the snow-covered homes along Sherwood Hill Road were silent, except for one. In that house, Regis Johnson cleaned up after a breakfast of sausage and eggs. His 15-year-old son, Andre, rubbed sleep from his eyes. And Johnson's mother,...

A New President

2009-03-17 12:23:22

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Analysis: At a soaring moment, Obama speech sets a pragmatic course

2009-01-21 00:00:00

An audience seldom shares the stage with the star. The inauguration of Barack Obama was a rare exception. On an unparalleled, inspirational American day, Obama offered the country a new, more sober brand of politics. He delivered a call to national...

Obamas get the balls rolling with style

2009-01-21 00:00:00

After the daylong inaugural celebration on the Mall, last night was the time for thousands to party at the balls. Festivities began across Washington at 8 p.m. as people checked their overcoats, hats and gloves to reveal, in many cases, tuxedos and...

Transportation system passes biggest stress test on Inauguration Day

2009-01-21 00:00:00

Traffic backed up on the Capital Beltway starting about 3 a.m. Washington subway riders were packed together like Tokyo commuters. Lines at some stations forced would-be riders to wait for hours amid the crowds seeking to return home after witnessing...

Or not ... Tuesday now looks cold, sunny

2009-01-14 16:22:10

The forecast for Tuesday's Inauguration Day festivities continues to shift as forecast models adjust to new information. This morning's offering calls for noontime temperatures in the upper 20s, with mostly sunny skies and increasing afternoon winds.But...

A dilemma of political etiquette for Mayor Dixon

2009-01-15 00:00:00

Dear Miss Manners: I am - I mean, a friend of mine is - a newly elected public official. As part of the celebration marking the start of his term, he is whistle-stopping through a couple of cities this Saturday en route to Washington. Unfortunately, in...

Accused 9/11 planners defiant in war court

2012-05-06 00:00:00

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba -- Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and his alleged co-conspirators put on a defiant show at their war court arraignment Saturday, refusing to listen to the proceedings through a headset, then refusing to answer...

News briefs for Wednesday, May 2

2012-05-02 04:03:00

Hours after Obama visit, Taliban attack on compound for foreigners in Afghan capital kills 7 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban insurgents attacked a compound housing foreigners in the Afghan capital Wednesday, killing seven people, hours after...

bus boycott. He was honored at the "International Civil Rights Walk of Fame" in 2004. Dr.

2010-12-08 08:27:55

Former Vice President Al Gore and wife Tipper arrive at the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC .

2010-06-01 10:00:59

Supporters on the Mall wave flags during President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony , as the 44th president, in Washington, DC , Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

2010-03-05 09:41:25