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Friday, December 05, 2008


Top Ten Events In American History More Historic Than Obama’s Inauguration

Oprah Winfrey is gushing about Obama’s impending inauguration:

“There are not even words to talk about what this night means,” Oprah said of Obama’s inauguration. “Everybody keeps using the word historic — there’s never been a night like this on the planet earth… Nothing can compare to this.”

Nothing can compare to Obama being sworn in?  Well, Paul Ibrahim has come up with at least ten events from American history more historic than Obama being sworn in as President:

10. December 5, 1933 – Adoption of the 21st Amendment.
9. July 20, 1969 – First man on the moon.
8. May 2, 1803 – Signing of Louisiana Purchase treaty.
7. May 17, 1954 – Brown v. Board of Education decision.
6. August 18, 1920 – Adoption of the 19th Amendment.
5. April 30, 1789 – Inauguration of George Washington.
4. August 15, 1945 – Victory over Japan Day.
3. December 6, 1865 – Adoption of the 13th Amendment.
2. September 7, 1787 – Adoption of the Constitution.
1. July 4, 1776 – Adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Anyone want to add to the list?

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