The Obamas' First Inaugural Dance

The Obamas' First Inaugural Dance
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Beyonce sang Barack and Michelle Obama through their first inaugural dance as many of Hollywood's biggest stars celebrated the president and country's big day at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.

"Everybody, we have nine more balls to go to," Barack announced to the crowd. "But, Michelle and I both want to say thanks. Thanks for this honor, thanks for this privilege, and remember what we said during this campaign: 'Yes we can. Yes we will.' As long as all of us are working together."

At the top of the ball, the Obamas slow danced to a rendition of Etta James' "At Last" as sung by Beyonce.

Published 1/20/09 by the Insider

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  • First I want to say this, I think it was nice of the Bush Twins to leave that letter to the Obama girls. The President and First Lady first dance was just so special.
    Anonymous 1/24/09 Reply
  • Some people keep talking about Michelle saying something about her first time being proud of this country. You know in a country were blacks were treated less than human because of the color of your skin, not because of anything they done, but...
    Anonymous 1/24/09 Reply
  • To all the people who keep talking about Michelle is no Jackie O. Never once have I heard Michelle say that she wanted to be like Jackie O. Michelle is her own woman. She is a educated smart down to earth lovely woman. And I think she will be a darn...
    Anonymous 1/24/09 Reply
  • At Last my love has come along, I will dance to that song at my wedding and my first daughter will be name Michelle, and my first son will be name Barack.
    Anonymous 1/24/09 Reply
  • When I heard Beyonce was going to sing 'At Last' I said she had alot to live up too, because no one can come close to Etta James. But to my surprise, Beyonce hit a homer run. I was so proud of her. And the first dance by the first couple was down...
    Anonymous 1/24/09 Reply
  • Very lovely gown ! Beautiful couple.
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
  • the angels in heaven are singing songs of joy. and so are we the people who have waited so long for this day to come. AND NOW IT IS HERE AND CHANGE NOW BEGINS FOR THE NATION AS ONE
    LADYSOULONE 1/22/09 Reply
  • I thought she looked fresh and beautiful in her ball gown. Her inauguration outfit was okay; it did not gross me. I liked how she wore a sweater over it at one of the indoor moments. I love that she has her own style and is fearless about wearing...
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
  • My friends describe me a soft, kind and sincere guy with good looking. I would like to meet a beautiful black girl who knows how to treat his man on all sides. Feel free to contact me on the famous online hub " __ Date. co m ____
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
  • SHE WAS SHINEING AND GLAMOROUS GOD BLESS THE OBAMA'S
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
  • wow so sweet love story
    moonface 1/22/09 Reply
  • i loved the dance, it makes me feel proud of america even though am not an american. obama and michelle dance for hope i feel . beyonce was also great at what she does best and to mr president nice one from nigeria.
    07032799931 1/22/09 Reply
  • Michelle and Barack look like they were on cloud 9. I feel that way myself.I still have not come back down. I have watched that first dance over and over again.I ask my husband why he couldn't dance with me like that? Keep making us proud First...
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
  • Love the Obamas.
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
  • My 85 year old grandmother can tell anyone who would listen why she has not always been proud of this country. The things that she has been through. She never thought she would see a Black man become president. And she is so proud.
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
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