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Obama breaks from Bush, avoids divisive stands
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama opened his presidency by breaking sharply from George W. Bush's unpopular administration, but he mostly avoided divisive partisan and ideological stands. He focused instead on fixing the economy, repairing a battered world image and cleaning up government.
Nations:Afghanistan Pakistan People:Barack Obama George W. Bush Bill Clinton Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2009-01-24
Obama inauguration classical music was canned and frozen
WASHINGTON (AFP) - In freezing temperatures with gusts of wind blasting Washington, four renowned musicians withstood the elements as they played an uplifting piece of classical music for the inauguration of Barack Obama.
People:Yo-Yo Ma Aretha Franklin Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AFP)
2009-01-24
China defends media's Obama speech censorship
BEIJING - China on Thursday defended the censorship on state television and domestic websites of inauguration speech references by U.S. President Barack Obama to communism and dissent, saying it was an editorial right.
Nations:China People:Barack Obama Activities:China-U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2009-01-22
Obama's whirlwind first day: economy, war and more
WASHINGTON - In a first-day whirlwind, President Barack Obama showcased efforts to revive the economy on Wednesday, summoned top military officials to the White House to chart a new course in Iraq and eased into the daunting thicket of Middle East diplomacy.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Barack Obama Timothy Geithner Michelle Obama Patrick Leahy Joseph Biden George W. Bush Activities:2009 Gaza War Obama Admin. Second Gulf War
2009-01-21
Obama takes presidential oath again after stumble
WASHINGTON - After the flub heard around the world, President Barack Obama has taken the oath of office. Again. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the oath to Obama on Wednesday night at the White House -- a rare do-over. The surprise moment came in response to Tuesday's much-noticed stumble, when Roberts got the words of the oath a little off, which prompted Obama to do so, too.
People:John Roberts Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2009-01-21
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- Obama breaks from Bush, avoids divisive stands 2009-01-24
- Obama inauguration classical music was canned and frozen 2009-01-24
- China defends media's Obama speech censorship 2009-01-22
- Obama's whirlwind first day: economy, war and more 2009-01-21
- Obama takes presidential oath again after stumble 2009-01-21
- Obama takes power, urges unity vs. 'raging storms' 2009-01-20
- Obama takes office, saying choose 'hope over fear' 2009-01-20
- More than 1M crowd DC for Obama's inauguration 2009-01-20
- Worldwide hopes soar for Obama inauguration 2009-01-20
- Obama's day starts with church, coffee with Bush 2009-01-20
- Sen. Kennedy OK after seizure at Obama's luncheon 2009-01-20
- Roberts stumbles slightly over presidential oath 2009-01-20
- Michelle Obama shines in Isabel Toledo 2009-01-20
- Cheney arrives for inauguration in wheelchair 2009-01-20
- Obama visits with troops, honors King on holiday 2009-01-19
- Inaugural Pastor: The Two Faces of Rick Warren 2009-01-19
- 'Anything possible,' Obama tells joyous crowd 2009-01-18
- Obama urges national struggle as inauguration looms 2009-01-18
- Obama rides the rails to DC for inaugural kickoff 2009-01-17
- America: What in the world does it want to be? 2009-01-17
- Beyonce to serenade Obamas with 'At Last' 2009-01-16
- A peek at Obama's inaugural plan 2009-01-16
- Lincoln's top hat, suit on view at Smithsonian 2009-01-16
- Bush: Obama cause for US 'hope and pride' 2009-01-15
- McCain ally Graham becomes Obama foreign policy player 2009-01-14
- A schedule of events for Obama's inauguration 2009-01-14
- Stars to shine for Obama at Lincoln Memorial 2009-01-13
- Millions set to cheer Obama at historic inauguration 2009-01-11
- Jay-Z, Bruce, Miley Providing Inaugural Soundtrack 2009-01-09
- Feds say inauguration attractive terrorist target 2009-01-08
- Bridges, streets being closed for inauguration 2009-01-08
- Congress certifies Obama win in symbolic ritual 2009-01-08
- Obama, Spider-Man team up for new Marvel comic 2009-01-08
- Republicans to flee DC for inauguration 2009-01-02
- Obamas seek to get settled for start of school 2009-01-01
- Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire 2008-12-30
- BET, TV One plan extensive inauguration coverage 2008-12-29
- Pastor Rick Warren defends invite to inauguration 2008-12-21
- Inaugural security: leave chairs, strollers home 2008-12-20
- Obama defends choice of pastor for invocation 2008-12-18
- Obama to tackle foreign, domestic matters 2008-12-15
- Videogame players can pretend to be Barack Obama 2008-12-09
- Will recession mean a toned-down inauguration? 2008-12-07
- More than 1,000 hotel rooms open for inauguration 2008-12-06
- National Mall will be open for Obama inauguration 2008-12-06
- Obama inauguration-goers to party round the clock 2008-12-04
- Want to sell something? Put Obama's face on it 2008-11-26
- Crowd of 1 million could attend Obama inauguration 2008-11-13
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