The Inauguration of Barack Obama: A Moment in History (ABC News)
Starring: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Beyonce Knowles, Barbara Walters, Robin RobertsStudio: MPI Home Video
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Running Time: 150 minutes
DVD Release: March 3rd 2009
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Change Has Come:
On January 20th, 2009, millions witnessed the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of The United States. Now relive one of the most extraordinary events in American history as ABC News presents highlights of the entire day s coverage anchored by Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos from the Newseum above Pennsylvania Avenue and reported by the network s team of correspondents throughout Washington DC. These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments of unity, pride and hope that captured the heart and soul of our nation and the world.
The Commemorative DVD includes:
The Oath Of Office and Inaugural Speech in their entirety
The recitation by Elizabeth Alexander and benediction from Dr. Joseph Lowery
Aretha Franklin s performance of My Country Tis of Thee
Former President George W. Bush s helicopter departure
President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama walking the parade route
President Obama and the First Lady attending an Inaugural Ball, an event that includes Robin Robert's exclusive first interview with President Obama and President-elect Obama's initial speech of the evening.
EXCLUSIVE Special Features:
Barbara Walters exclusive 11/08 interview with The Obamas.
President Elect Obama s Election Night Victory Speech
Bob Woodruff exclusive January 19th interview with Michelle Obama
Exclusive interview with Beyoncé
The Oaths of Office of the past 9 Presidents, from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush.
User Reviews
The Inauguration of Barack Obama - Rating: 5/5
I am so grateful to have this DVD. I watched the inauguration at work of course but with a room full of people, some crying, it's hard to process all that is happening. It's great to have a copy to view at leisure and grasp all the nuances. Thank you for providing the opportunity.
Wonderful Inauguration Coverage--Except For The First Dance! - Rating: 4/5
There are several great Inauguration DVDs available, with great coverage. However, I specifically wanted this DVD of President Obama's Inauguration because it was from ABC News, AND it included ABC's exclusive coverage of the Neighborhood Ball. No other DVD has the Neighborhood Ball coverage, and I wanted a reliable source to capture Barack and Michelle's first dance at the ball.
They DID include the Obamas' first dance. However, they cut the dance down to one verse of "At Last"!! They SO cheated the audience of this wonderful scene. (Thus, the four stars.)
Other than that, this was a wonderful highlights video of this historic occasion. The extra interviews and other coverage were great, as well.
President Barack Obama DVD - Rating: 4/5
We purchased this DVD as a gift, but understad from the recepient that it captures the Innuaguaration events very nicely.
History in the Making - Rating: 5/5
This partictular dvd captures the major highlights of this historical event, Aretha Franklin sing the national anthem, Barack Obama taking the oath of office,President Obama and the first lady dancing the first dance to Beyonce singing At Last. I would recommend this dvd highly
THE INAUGURATION OF BARACK OBAMA: A MOMENT IN HISTORY - Rating: 5/5
I ENJOYED THE DVD, IT IS VERY GOOD. ALL OF PRES. OBAMA'S SPEECHES ON THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE ARE GOOD. ALSO, THE INTERVIEWS WITH IS WIFE ARE ALSO GOOD.
