We Are One : The Obama Inaugural Celebration
Broadcast live on an open signal from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., by HBO. "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" performance was a two-hour historical event organized with themes that shaped President Obama's campaign and will be the hallmarks of his administration. Being surrounded by an estimated half million people was well worth braving the cold, long security lines, and the hassles.
The list of musical performers featured: Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, Bettye LaVette, Jon Bon Jovi, Mstr. Sgt. Caleb Green (U.S. Army), John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Pete Seeger, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, U2, Will.i.am and Stevie Wonder.
Among those that read historical passages were Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington, Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Tom Hanks, Laura Linney, Ashley Judd, Kal Penn, Forest Whitaker, Samuel L. Jackson and Tiger Woods. The Reverend V. Gene Robinson gave the invocation.
"The list of stars is impressive. But this is not a show biz, glitzy occasion. It's going to be rooted in history, remembering the great president (Lincoln) who led us through difficult times," - executive producer George Stevens Jr.
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Comedian George Lopez I got one question. Anyone here from outta town? Well, you’re all home now.
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Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, and Will.i.am Singing Bob Marley's One Love (Let's Get Together)
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Sheryl Crow Singing Bob Marley's One Love (Let's Get Together)
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Sheryl Crow and Will.i.am Singing Bob Marley's One Love (Let's Get Together)
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Sheryl Crow and Will.i.am Singing Bob Marley's One Love (Let's Get Together)
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Sheryl Crow and Will.i.am Singing Bob Marley's One Love (Let's Get Together)
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Tiger Woods Tiger woods spoke about our country's future and his father's military career.
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Tiger Woods Tiger encouraged the crowd to remember the sacrifices military families make.
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Obama and Biden Families Inside protected glass
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Tiger Woods speech at Lincoln Memorial
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Renée Fleming with the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club Performing Rodgers & Hammerstein's You'll Never Walk Alone.
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Renée Fleming with the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club Performing Rodgers & Hammerstein's You'll Never Walk Alone.
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Renée Fleming with the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club Performing Rodgers & Hammerstein's You'll Never Walk Alone.
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Renée Fleming with the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club Performing Rodgers & Hammerstein's You'll Never Walk Alone. Lincoln Memorial in background.
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Renée Fleming with the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club Performing Rodgers & Hammerstein's You'll Never Walk Alone.
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