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Your CommunityYou are in: Birmingham > People > Your Community > Marking Obama's inauguration Marking Obama's inaugurationThousands of people across the world are planning celebrations to mark Barack Obama's inauguration on Tuesday 20th January 2009. Are you planning an event in Birmingham? Let us know. ![]() US president - Barack Obama People across the world closely followed the US presidential campaign that eventually lead to a electoral victory for Barack Obama. ![]() President Barack Obama Obama's historic dayMillions are expected to watch Barack Obama take the oath of office on Tuesday 20th January 2009. For black people in particular, the election of Obama is a poignant moment in their history. American civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King delivered his famous 'I have a dream' speech in 1963, and many feel that on Tuesday 4th November 2008 part of that vision came true. Take a look at what Birmingham's black community thought about Obama's historic win.![]() Barack Obama - first black US president Watch the event live on the BBCLive coverage of Barack Obama's inauguration as it happens in Washington DC will be beamed across the world with many people celebrating the historic occasion with live screening events. The BBC will show full live coverage of the inauguration at 16:00 on BBC One, BBC News Channel and BBC HD. ![]() Barack Obama with family Your Obama eventsWe want to know how people right here in Birmingham will be marking the occasion. Whether it’s a live screening event at your local community centre or a party at home with family and friends – we want to hear from you and see your pictures. Tell us about your Obama events using the comments form below.last updated: 20/01/2009 at 14:07 Have Your Say
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