Obama Sighting Part 2

This was the scene if you were in the crowd outside Calvin Coolidge High School. Thanks Mark for being such an awesome photojournalist.

BREAKING NEWS: Michelle and Barack Obama Sighting

What made this sighting special was not actually seeing Barack and Michelle Obama. It was seeing and hearing the PEOPLE! The joy, the excitement, the tears, the screams, the families - you will see it all here.

Mark positioned himself at the end of the barricade. He was able to get this coveted photo of the presidential limousine. I mainly concentrated on the crowd.

The first video shows the crowds' reaction at 1:30 when Michelle Obama's motorcade went by they first thought it President-elect Obama.



Second is the crowd's excitement 8 minutes later when it was clear the motorcade was coming our way. He is in the second limousine, which Mark and the secret service referred to as the "BEAST." Obama is in the backseat. The entire experience lasted 38 seconds.



For the folks there - they will remember seeing American's first black president on the eve on his inauguration on MLK Day for the rest of their lives. Who would have ever thought THIS was possible? The man with the strange name. Obviously, this explains Dr. King's Dream because I am seeing it too.

After the motorcade rolled down the hill, it began snowing again.

Tour of the Capital! Obama's Path, MLK's Birthday, Pelosi Sighting

During our tour of the Capital, several incredible things happened.

First, we were able to watch the preparation of the path Barack Obama will take as he walks out to the platform.

Second, we watched the preparation inside the Rotunda. This is where Obama will take the oath if there is inclement weather.

Third, today is Dr. King's actual birthday. Here is picture of me next to his bust inside the Rotunda.


Finally, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Diane Feinstein decided to say hello to us during the tour. You can watch video here.