Obama inspires biracial hope as U S president sworn in
Elyria students and teachers watch Barack Obama take the oath as the 44th president. Jonathan Campbell, 11, cries with joy and says the biracial leader proves dreams can come true. Brianna Kirk says Obama inspires many to follow their dreams.
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In Lorain Palace Theater Obama Inauguration Watch
About 500 people gathered at the Lorain Palace to view Barack Obama’s inaugural ceremony on a large screen. Attendees including Liana DeLeon and students from Longfellow Junior High spoke of hope and change while reflecting on race barriers and national financial struggles.
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Business owners pause to witness moment in history
Elyria workers paused amid a busy day to hear Barack Obama’s oath and watch the inauguration on TV. Local shopkeepers and customers shared reactions from Discount Computer Parts, Wonders Beauty Supply, and Barber's Blend, while others in Elyria could only catch coverage later on cable.
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Oakwood Students Watch Obama Inauguration At School
Oakwood Elementary in Elyria shows Barack Obama’s inauguration on a white screen for fourth graders. Teacher Amy Chizmar engages students with questions as presidents and their families pass by on the screen, noting Hillary Clinton’s identity while mistaking Bill Clinton for “Mr. Hillary.”
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