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AHRC Congratulates Joseph Biden on Being Sworn in as America’s 46th President:

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on AHRC Congratulates Joseph Biden on Being Sworn in as America’s 46th President:
AHRC Congratulates Joseph Biden on Being Sworn in as America’s 46th President:

AHRC Congratulates Joseph Biden on Being Sworn in as America’s 46th President: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates Mr. Joe Biden and Mrs. Kamala Harris for being sworn in yesterday, Jan 20, 2021 as America’s President and Vice President in a historical ceremony amidst exceptional security measures. This year’s inauguration ceremony was watched by people across…

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President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021
President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021

President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021 The complete text of President Joseph R. Biden’s inaugural speech to the nation following his searing in as the 46th President on Jan. 20, 2021 Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This…

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Lightfoot targets gun violence in inauguration

Posted on May 20, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lightfoot targets gun violence in inauguration
Lightfoot targets gun violence in inauguration

Lightfoot targets gun violence in inauguration Mayor Lori Lightfoot is sworn into office on May 20, 2019, as Chicago’s first African American woman and first “openly Gay” mayor. Much of Lightfoot’s inauguration speech reflected many of the same principles that were reiterated 40 years ago when on April 16, 1979, Jane Byrne was inaugurated as…

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Pritzker, Stratton host “Day of Service” to kickoff their inauguration

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker, Stratton host “Day of Service” to kickoff their inauguration
Pritzker, Stratton host “Day of Service” to kickoff their inauguration

Pritzker, Stratton host “Day of Service” to kickoff their inauguration Governor-elect JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor-elect Juliana Stratton held a statewide day of service to kick off their inaugural weekend. They participated in five of the 10 service opportunities the inaugural committee coordinated in every corner of the state. Gov.-elect Pritzker began his day in Chicago,…

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Pritzker announces schedule for inauguration, and new appointments

Posted on January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker announces schedule for inauguration, and new appointments
Pritzker announces schedule for inauguration, and new appointments

Pritzker announces schedule for inauguration, and new appointments Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker also announced plans to give his top cabinet members a 15 percent raise, and is rumored to be preparing to demand resignations of all appointees on state-held boards and commissions Today, the Pritzker-Stratton Inaugural Committee announced the schedule of weekend events leading up to the inauguration on…

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