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REGION: North America
TOPIC: U.S. Presidency
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SLIDE SHOW Posted: January 12, 2009   
1963 to 2009: Reflections on Civil Rights History FLASH VERSION
Two civil rights activists and a political science professor reflect on the road from the landmark 1963 March on Washington to the upcoming inauguration of America's first black president, Barack Obama.
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United States Capitol Building, Preparation begins for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20 in Washington.
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United States Capitol Building
Preparation begins for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20 in Washington.
Speaking: Quinn Bowman
Photo Credit: Pres. Inauguration Committee, Audio Credit: Quinn Bowman, Alexis Matsui
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