“Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around… when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen. Say Amen’…”

Rev. Joseph Lowery giving the Benediction.


“I do solemnly swear that I will execute the office of President to the United States faithfully …”

Chief Justice John Roberts during the oath