Covering History: The Next Steps
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, pictured above with wife Michelle, became the nation's first black president-elect.
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It was an exhausting and exciting week for many people; now the real work begins.
Next week, we are going to keep taking a look at the challenges -- both political AND cultural --facing the next President and his family. We started with Gen. Wesley Clark (ret.) today and we are going to keep it moving.
For example -- the first African-American first lady -- what special challenges does she face? We have several newsmakers lined up, names whom you know.
You won't want to miss a day. Trust me.
Have a good weekend.
Tags: Barack Obama | election 2008
4:43 PM ET | 11- 7-2008 | permalink
4:43 PM ET | 11- 7-2008 | permalink
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