Mabel Sunga Acosta

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

OBAMA, 1ST US BLACK PRESIDENT


Barack Obama, 47, took the oath of office at the US Capitol to become the first black president in US history Wednesday (January 21, 2009 1:00 am Philippines Time. He proclaimed that America had chosen "hope over fear" and must unite in a "new era of responsibility" to triumph over its multiple crises. He also pledges new start with muslims.

OBAMA's Remarkable Achievements:
  • First African-American US President
  • First African-American editor of the Harvard Law Review
  • 44th President of the United States
  • 4th Youngest President
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1991 (Harvard Law School)

Click here Obama's Inaugural Speech

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