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Barack Obama and Inauguration Links1. Milestones: Barack Obama
An Interactive Timeline of Barack Obama's Life and Career
This New York Times site does a great job of illustrating the important events and people in Barack Obama's life. It includes video clips and you can connect with many interesting stories as you explore the timeline of Barack Obama's life. Don't skip the story about his mother!
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/12/29/us/politics/20071229_OBAMA_TIMELINE.html
2. Renew America Together
See how you can get involved in community service on January 19 as we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on the day before the inauguration. There are some good blogs and links here where you can read more about community service.
http://usaservice.org/content/home/
If you click on the following link, you can find community service opportunities near you.
http://usaservice.org/page/content/opportunities/
3. The White House of Barack Obama
You can stay informed about the new Barack Obama Administration on this very well designed website.
Inaugural Address
You can also watch President Obama delivering his inaugural address while you read the text of that speech at the same time. Click on The Briefing Room and then on Blog. From the blogging page, just scroll down to January 21, where you can find the video link and text of President Obama's inaugural address. The swearing in ceremony is also included.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
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