'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson.
After an Inauguration Day full of pomp, speeches and parades, the president and first lady joined thousands of supporters and special guests in black ties and an array of sparkling gowns for an elegant evening of dancing and star-studded entertainment at the Washington Convention Center.
Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson.
"Today we experienced the majesty of our democracy — a ritual only possible in the form of government that is of and by the people, a day made possible because there are patriots like each and every one of you that made our freedom possible," he said. "This little party is something we can never say enough — thank you."
He also announced that several members of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black pilots who fought in World War II, were in attendance.
