Opinion: A witness to history explains what Barack Obama’s inaugural day means to her

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Our pal Michelle Maltais ran into Louise Rice, one ofthe thousands witnessing today’s events in Washington,at this afternoon’s inaugural parade for newly installed President Barack Obama. We published Michelle’s personal expressions about today earlier.

She had Louise explain to all of us all why she feels so proud today; not for herself really.

Her answer may surprise you. Give a listen.

On the jump (scroll down or click the ‘Read more button), we have a second video of the new president leading off the inaugural parade.

--Andrew Malcolm

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Ticket video by Michelle Maltais