What Happened When Obama’s Inauguration Drew Record Crowds

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Publicado 2019-01-22

Ten years ago this week, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the country’s first African-American president. On Jan. 20, 2009, 1.8 million people descended on Washington D.C.’s National Mall to see the 44th president being sworn in for his first term. In freezing temperatures, Inside Edition spoke with many ticketed visitors who said they had difficulties getting into the event as thousands sought to witness history. #InsideEdition

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@barbossa8142 hace 5 años

I was 17 and a senior in high school when Obama was inaugurated. I was in English class and our teacher was interrupted by another teacher saying the inauguration was happening. She took us to the teacher's lounge and we watched alongside other classes in the room as Obama was inaugurated. I still have the newspaper from that day.
@gymsserver2970 hace 5 años

Lol, my science teacher was in the crowd. He stood there from midnight till night time, he couldn't walk properly for a few days. At least he witnessed history.
@imhonest4352 hace 4 años

How in the hell Trump's supporters believed his crowd was bigger than this!!?
@murderu2wice59 hace 3 años

Who’s here after Biden being officially President crazy how time flies
@crackfloor hace 4 años

Now this is a “HUGE” crowd lol
@lexippgr hace 5 años

even if Obama wasn’t perfect in some people’s eyes, he was how a real president should be. Respectful, self aware and a genuinely kind person.
@messibetter7216 hace 3 años

The day where even every country was happy for america Now america is the laughing stock
@philpeat6330 hace 3 años

I'm not an American Citizen... But this gives me chills, man...
@isaiah1975 hace 3 años

I don't agree with some of the things Obama did in office, but he is still a better president than donald trump.
@yjhova hace 4 años

This still gives me goosebumps almost 12 years later
@taylors1974 hace 5 años

This is the America I remember. Not the one that is so divided and hated today. I miss him 😭😭.
@akabuddy_0 hace 3 años

Obama is one of coolest presidents you can’t change my mind.
@augustus331 hace 5 años

Back when us Europeans not only looked up to the US, but we actually took its leadership seriously. Man, how things have changed.
@AnkurRoy-bi9yz hace 4 años

Back then, the US President was a role model on how to be a President. Today, the US President is an example for how not to be one.
@cambodian-financial-business hace 4 años

He was a great president. That's why the majority voted for him to hold his post for the maximum terms set by the constitution.
@haitamc5611 hace 3 años

I can't even imagine Trump acting the same with Biden as Bush did with Obama. edit: turns out I was right, Trump didn't even come to the inauguration
@parkercampbell5142 hace 5 años

Although I am a conservative and I voted for McCain, it gives me chills to see such national unity and patriotism among the crowds
@bee5120 hace 5 años

Now America is the laughing stock of the world. Oh how the tables have turned.
@bignardo95 hace 4 años

After this fantastical moment in American history, a disaster like donald trump was inevitable. The Fall, always comes after Summer.
@msreen269 hace 3 años

I miss this. A UNITED AMERICA. All cheers, No protests.