Obama lays Veterans Day wreath in Chicago

[BlueJessamine]

Source: Chicago Tribune

President-elect Barack Obama placed a wreath on a bronze memorial at Chicago's Soldier Field this morning to pay his respects on Veterans Day in what was expected to be his only public appearance of the day.

About 11 a.m., Obama was joined for the ceremony by Tammy Duckworth, the Illinois Veterans' Affairs director.

Wearing a dark overcoat and with Duckworth at his side, Obama picked up a wreath that was placed in front of the memorial and carried it a few feet forward, before setting it in front of the memorial.

Obama bowed his head for a moment, according to a media pool report of the stop. Then, he put his right hand at his forehead, saluted and walked away with Duckworth. Only a few dozen spectators were present on the cool morning visit.



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[FrenchieCat]

1. No drama Obama paying tribute to our Veterans.

Can't wait till January 20th! :patriot:

[marybourg]

2. My 82 year old husband, a black WWII vet, who served in the segregated navy,

today installed a flag holder on our house (with some help from me and his walker) and flew the stars & stripes for the first time in his life!

[ellie]

4. Awesome!

Welcome to DU. My husband wants to get a flag for the house too. He never would have considered it before Obama won.

[DeepModem Mom]

3. K&R

:patriot: