Top 20 Political Stories of 2009
Obama's Inauguration
The inauguration of America's first black president was a monumental, historical moment; a "new era" for America, in the words of Barack Obama, and a sign of the greatness of a nation. "This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed...why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath," he said.
Author: CBS News Staff
Credit: AP
