Stories in the ‘Inauguration ’09’ category …

Kenyan in DC: “Obama Makes the World Such a Small Place”

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

(Washington, DC) Obama audio report: “He makes the world such a small place.” Rene Gutel in Washington looks back at a day that brought huge crowds to the mall in Washington, and talks to some spectators that came from as far away as Kenya. Listen here.

This story aired on Radio France Internationale.

President Obama Assumes Office

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

(Washington, DC) Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. Hear his inaugural speech in full and the thoughts of World Radio Switzerland correspondents, taken from a special edition of Drive Time. Rene Gutel reports for WRS from Washington DC. Listen here.

This story aired on World Radio Switzerland.

President Barack Obama Direct From His Inauguration

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

(Washington, DC) Check out a slide show of images direct from our nation’s capital with updates all day. Check it out here.

This slideshow was produced for the Phoenix New Times’ website.

Arizonans at the Inauguration

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

(Washington, DC) Barack Obama will be sworn in on January 20th as the 44th president of the United States. KJZZ’s Rene Gutel is in Washington, DC covering the events. In this report, she has a round-up of other Arizonans also at the capital for Inauguration Day. Listen here.

This story was reported for KJZZ.

Obama Warns of Challenges Ahead, Kicking Off Inaugural Celebrations

Monday, January 19th, 2009

(Washington, DC) Barack Obama, in a speech on Sunday in Washington kicking off three days celebrations ahead of his inauguration as President on Tuesday, warned Americans that there are tough challenges ahead. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the US capital for a free outdoor concert. Obama is to honour Martin Luther King Jr on Monday, the day that the civil rights leader’s birthday is observed in the United States. Listen here.

This story aired on Radio France Internationale.

Food for the Inauguration

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

(Washington, DC) Pasquale Ingenito is executive chef of Windows Catering Company, one of the premier catering companies in the DC area. This weekend his kitchens will be in “full production mode” as they prepare food for the various Inaugural events over the next few days. Weekend America host John Moe checks in live with Pasquale in the kitchen. Listen here.

This story aired on public radio’s Weekend America.