Thursday, November 06, 2008

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Obama Celebrations Nov 4 Washington DC

On November 4, 2008, US Senator Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United States of America. I watched the returns with some loud Washingtonians at Busboys and Poets. After midnight we emerged onto a ruckus scene on 16th and U Street (near the African American Civil War Memorial and the Historic Shaw district) for a wild party into the early morning. Barack Obama won 93% of the vote in the District of Columbia.

There was gridlock on the streets, but no one was trying to go anywhere. Just honking loudly...



... and having a celebration.



Some people gathered to clang their gongs ....



... and beat their drums.



Then we started a 1.5 mile journey down 16th street to the White House ...



... to bid adieu to President George W. Bush.