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murielm99

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2. The night Obama was elected

Reply to malaise (Reply #1)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 05:01 PM

Mar 6

there was a large gathering of people in Grant Park in Chicago. Tickets were required for admission. My oldest daughter was there. I watched on television. Jesse was near the front of the crowd in an honored position. Tears streamed down his face.

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