Michelle Obama Receives Roaring Ovation At Sojourner Statue Dedication

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Run time: 02:41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XApZgqOC3dk   Posted on YouTube: April 28, 2009 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: April 28, 2009 By DU Member: tomm2thumbs Views on DU: 2555

 
Sojourner Truth — the first black woman to be so honored at the Capitol. First Lady Michelle Obama: "I hope that Sojourner Truth would be proud to see me, a descendant of slaves, serving as the first lady of the United States of America."



Wanted to put a picture in because the video doesn't do the statue justice at the end - yikes - I believe the final statue was the one on the left

[stevedeshazer]

1. That was very moving.

[sreid01]

8. Impressive!

It's always important to capture history in the making. This was wonderful!
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[goclark]

2. I was crying happy tears

Sojourner Truth was some kinda lady and so is Michelle Obama.

[mrbarber]

3. Oh my God....

They froze Sojourner Truth in Carbonite?!

[MrMickeysMom]

4. It's time, isn't it?

As I witnessed that gathering and now heard First Lady Michelle Obama talking, it gives me hope.

I can tell you from real experience that women who play fairly and try to progress their journey in local government face hurdles still. Even today, the men we are running against can't play fair.

Seeing this now did me a lot of good.

[ejbr]

5. Thank you so much for posting n/t

[demigoddess]

6. I like the one on the right better.

highlights her femininity more. And despite what I've read about her, she does seem rather feminine.

[islandgirl808]

7. she would be proud to see michelle as flotus

was mrs. robinson there? i hope she was able to witness her daughter give that speech in person :).

[WoodyD]

9. About time . . .

and I like the one on the right better, too, but the final is the one on the left. The one in the video doesn't have arms.

The part about her daughters seeing someone who looks like them was lovely. So many things about this country may be in the shitter at the moment, but we have a president who inspires confidence and a first lady we can be proud of.

[dcsmart]

10. terrific.....i love her....she makes this country shine

:bounce: :toast: :kick: :patriot:

[whopis01]

11. Absolutely

She makes me feel proud and humbled all at the same time.

[supernova]

12. Tears of Joy

:cry:

Thanks for posting.. I was at the gym and could only read the captions. It's good to hear Michelle's voice and everyone in the E. Hall.

[firedupdem]

13. Beautiful! n/t

[AllenVanAllen]

14. What a fitting dedication!

What a beautiful bust! Who was the artist that sculpted it?

[Number23]

15. Joy...! I can't think of anything else to say

Except thank you so much for posting this. This is so touching and so beautiful.