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Barack Obama to open new US era

Published 20 January 9 11:6 AM | charlotte

Millions of people are gathering in the US capital to see Barack Obama sworn in as America's 44th president - and its first African-American leader. Huge crowds are expected to pack Washington's National Mall as Mr Obama takes the oath of office at exactly 1200 (1700 GMT). Unprecedented security is in place, with 40,000 security personnel either on duty or stand-by in the city. Across the US, there is a sense of history being made, correspondents say. The roar of approval that will greet...

Filed under: history, us, barack obama, america, capital, 44th president, national mall, huge crowds, washington, african american leader, oath of office

Homeless in the Capital - Museum of London

Published 9 December 8 4:4 PM | charlotte

4 December 2008 to 22 February 2009 Museum of London 150 London Wall, London London EC2Y 5HN Homeless in the Capital is an ongoing exhibition based in the foyer of the Museum of London. The display gives an insight into homelessness in the capital through video and audio interviews, 24 hour diaries, poetry, art and personal belongings from people who are or have been homeless in London. The fascinating programme of exhibitions, multi-media and events includes: Homeless, But Why? An object-handling...

Filed under: video, personal belongings, homeless in the capital, poetry, museum of london, audio interviews, art, 24 hour diaries, 4th december to 22nd february 2009, capital