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TOPIC: U.S. Presidency
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The Inauguration of Barack ObamaBarack Obama
BACKGROUND REPORT Posted: January 20, 2009     
The Fruits of the Civil Rights Movement

More than 40 years ago, 80-year-old Alene Fitzcarter worked to integrate grocery store jobs in Omaha, Neb. On Tuesday, she took pictures of her grandparents, parents and daughter with her as she joined the crowd taking part in Barack Obama's inauguration ceremonies.

"I know that they would have loved to see this day, because we fought for it."


-- By Lea Winerman and Alexis Matsui
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Directors and members of Howard University's Showtime Marching Band reflect on what it means to march in President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural parade.
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