1968 Riots

Today our hosts we took a walk to a restaurant called Annie's. Along the way, we walked through the area where the 1968 riots occurred in Washington, D.C. The Washington, D.C. riots of April 4–8, 1968 erupted with the April 4, 1968 assassination of Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

You can learn more here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Washington,_D.C._riots

To show how times have changed, Ed and John told us joyous residents flooded the streets for peaceful celebrations when Obama was declared the winner on election night.



Here's video and a photo of Mark and me outside the Marion Barry Center on the corner.

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.