Yes, the nation greeted its first African-American president. But, let’s not forget

September 24, 2012 12:00 am
Seattle People Inauguration Day: Around the city, people were up before brunch to watch the President Obama's speech. At Capitol Hill's Redwood, they watched CNN, ate frittatas, and were all grins.
Seattle People Inauguration Day: Around the city, people were up before brunch to watch the President Obama's speech. At Capitol Hill's Redwood, they watched CNN, ate frittatas, and were all grins.

Yes, the nation greeted its first African-American president. But, let’s not forget the other historic moments from the last seven (or eight) days.Published on January 21, 2009

Seattle People Inauguration Day: Around the city, people were up before brunch to watch the President Obama's speech. At Capitol Hill's Redwood, they watched CNN, ate frittatas, and were all grins.

Seattle People Inauguration Day: Around the city, people were up before brunch to watch the President Obama’s speech. At Capitol Hill’s Redwood, they watched CNN, ate frittatas, and were all grins.

Seattle People Inauguration Day: Around the city, people were up before brunch to watch the President Obama's speech. At Capitol Hill's Redwood, they watched CNN, ate frittatas, and were all grins.

Seattle People Inauguration Day: Around the city, people were up before brunch to watch the President Obama’s speech. At Capitol Hill’s Redwood, they watched CNN, ate frittatas, and were all grins.

Novoselic in D.C.: They're rushing barricades - mobs!: Krist Novoselic sends us pics and notes from the inauguration.

Novoselic in D.C.: They’re rushing barricades – mobs!: Krist Novoselic sends us pics and notes from the inauguration.

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Inauguration Eve: Moby Rocks

Inauguration Eve: Moby Rocks

MLK Day: Scenes From a Botched Parade: Though organizers called off the parade between the Westlake Mall and Seattle Center yesterday due to missing talent, several groups performed for those who did turn out.

MLK Day: Scenes From a Botched Parade: Though organizers called off the parade between the Westlake Mall and Seattle Center yesterday due to missing talent, several groups performed for those who did turn out.

MLK Day: Scenes From a Botched Parade: Though organizers called off the parade between the Westlake Mall and Seattle Center yesterday due to missing talent, several groups performed for those who did turn out.

MLK Day: Scenes From a Botched Parade: Though organizers called off the parade between the Westlake Mall and Seattle Center yesterday due to missing talent, several groups performed for those who did turn out.

MLK Day: Scenes From a Botched Parade: Though organizers called off the parade between the Westlake Mall and Seattle Center yesterday due to missing talent, several groups performed for those who did turn out.

MLK Day: Scenes From a Botched Parade: Though organizers called off the parade between the Westlake Mall and Seattle Center yesterday due to missing talent, several groups performed for those who did turn out.

Hoquiam, Husbands Love Your Wives, Grand Hallway, at Q Cafe: Hoqiuam, Husbands Love Your Wives and Grand Hallway play at Q Cafe on Jan. 16 along with painter Scott Erickson.

Hoquiam, Husbands Love Your Wives, Grand Hallway, at Q Cafe: Hoqiuam, Husbands Love Your Wives and Grand Hallway play at Q Cafe on Jan. 16 along with painter Scott Erickson.

Hoquiam, Husbands Love Your Wives, Grand Hallway, at Q Cafe: Shenandoah Davis and Tomo Nakayama of Grand Hallway pair down their eight person band in a passionate set performed with accordian, piano, guitar and their very distinct vocals.

Hoquiam, Husbands Love Your Wives, Grand Hallway, at Q Cafe: Shenandoah Davis and Tomo Nakayama of Grand Hallway pair down their eight person band in a passionate set performed with accordian, piano, guitar and their very distinct vocals.

Hoquiam, Husbands Love Your Wives, Grand Hallway, at Q Cafe: Jamie Speiss of Husbands Love Your Wives exposes her relationships and near death experiences in song and playful banter.

Hoquiam, Husbands Love Your Wives, Grand Hallway, at Q Cafe: Jamie Speiss of Husbands Love Your Wives exposes her relationships and near death experiences in song and playful banter.