The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter in the history of black Americans and strengthens the hope that one day all Americans really will be judged by the content of their characters.
January 20, 2009 marked a momentous day when Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first black president of the United States of America. A friend of labor, Obama has pledged his support to help advance the rights of working people throughout the country. To help commemorate this historic event, members and officers of the Teamsters Union are sharing their thoughts and perspectives on the day.
The inauguration of Barack Obama meant different things to different people. For Gregory Floyd, President of Local 237 in New York, Obama’s inauguration was a combination of hope, hard work and dreams come true. Mostly, however, the inauguration of America’s first black president was a testament to the power of Americans to overcome obstacles and achieve high standards.
Teamsters were part of a labor contingent that participated in the Inaugural Parade on January 20 and some members of the IBT staff were chosen to march in the parade with that group. Several of the marchers share their experiences in the following stories.
When Barack Obama was inaugurated on January 20, 2009, he became the leader of a country divided by politics and devastated by an economic recession. Although the next four years will undoubtedly prove challenging for Obama and his administration, Henry Perry, President of Local 667 in Memphis, Tennessee believes wholeheartedly that Obama is the man for the job.
January 20, 2009 marked a momentous day when Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first black president of the United States of America. A friend of labor, Obama has pledged his support to help advance the rights of working people throughout the country. To help commemorate this historic event, members and officers of the Teamsters Union are sharing their thoughts and perspectives on the day.
The inauguration of Barack Obama meant different things to different people. For Gregory Floyd, President of Local 237 in New York, Obama’s inauguration was a combination of hope, hard work and dreams come true. Mostly, however, the inauguration of 
Teamsters were part of a labor contingent that participated in the Inaugural Parade on January 20 and some members of the IBT staff were chosen to march in the parade with that group. Several of the marchers share their experiences in the following stories.
When Barack Obama was inaugurated on January 20, 2009, he became the leader of a country divided by politics and devastated by an economic recession. Although the next four years will undoubtedly prove challenging for Obama and his administration, Henry Perry, President of Local 667 in Memphis, Tennessee believes wholeheartedly that Obama is the man for the job.