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Grant Park in Chicago is located between Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Ave., just south of Randolph St. The city officially designated the land as a park in 1844, calling it Lake Park. It was renamed Grant Park in 1901 in honor of President Ulysses S. Grant.
Grant Park in Chicago is located between Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Ave., just south of Randolph St. The city officially designated the land as a park in 1844, calling it Lake Park. It was renamed Grant Park in 1901 in honor of President Ulysses S. Grant.
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Keith Olbermann continues strong protest coverage with look at Occupy Baltimore
The Baltimore SunI have had my disagreements with Keith Olbermann the last few years, but I have been watching in admiration lately as night after night he's covered the Occupy protest movement like no one else in the media. I am surprised that he has not received more...Tags: Erin Burnett, CNN (tv network), Journalism, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Keith Olbermann
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President Obama still covets TV time, but the medium is no longer loving him back
The Baltimore SunWith this week's skirmish over whether President Obama or a debate among the GOP presidential candidates would dominate prime time Wednesday night, a couple of observations seem impossible to ignore. The first is yet another reminder of how wrong...Tags: Facebook, File Sharing, Republican Party, Media Industry, Computer Networking and Internet
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In TV terms, Obama's 'big' speech overwhelmed by terrorist threat talk, football
The Baltimore SunPresident Obama finally gave his "big" jobs speech on national TV Thursday night. Only it wasn't nearly large enough to compete with news of a "credible" but "unconfirmed" terrorist threat and the start of National League Football's regular season. There...Tags: Terrorism, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Television, Electronics, Green Bay Packers
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Budget Chicago: Perfect for travelers on the cheap
The Associated PressCHICAGO -- Chicago has a reputation as a working-class city for a reason. Sure, there are fancy Gold Coast shops and $500-a-night hotel suites, but it's also possible to see Chicago's famous lakefront, eat its famous food and enjoy distinctive cultures on...Tags: Garfield Park, Navy Pier, John Hancock, Millennium Park, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry
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Anchors struggle to not call it a day for McCain
By 10 p.m., the networks had finally given up the game of not calling the election for Democrat Barack Obama out of deference to West Coast voters. "It is looking as if it is getting more and more difficult - if not impossible - for John McCain to find a...Tags: CNN (tv network), Wolf Blitzer, Colleges and Universities, Television, Satellite and Cable Service
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In Obama's home of Chicago, scenes of solidarity
Chicago TribuneStreaming into an unparalleled moment in history, tens of thousands lit up Grant Park with a display of election night electricity not seen in generations. Under crystal skies and a crescent moon, they came from across the country and around the world,...Tags: History, Minority Groups, Chicago Tribune, River West, Elections
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OBAMA ELECTED PRESIDENT
Barack Obama, the Illinois Democrat who built a campaign and a movement around the promise of change, won a resounding victory over Republican John McCain Tuesday night, becoming the first black president in U.S. history.
Choosing a steady 47-year-old...Tags: Chicago, Political Fundraising, Woodlawn (Baltimore, Maryland), Barack Obama, Africa
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TV, Web shine with sound, keen coverage
Television loves ritual and pageantry. And Tuesday, the medium absolutely soared on the feast of both, found in the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. TV and its small-screen online cousins have never provided more...Tags: Joe Biden, Journalism, CNN (tv network), Wolf Blitzer, Television
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Celebration, tears greet Obama's victory across U.S.
The Associated PressCrowds danced in the streets, wept, lifted their voices in prayer and brought traffic to a standstill. From the nation's capital to Atlanta to Los Angeles, Americans celebrated Barack Obama's victory and marveled that they lived to see the day that a...Tags: Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, U.S. Presidential Election Results (2008), Christianity, Joe Louis, Barack Obama
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Michelle Obama dons designer dress for husband's victory night
First lady-to-be Michelle Obama's striking red-and-black dress worn on the stage at Chicago's Grant Park on Tuesday night was designed by Narciso Rodriguez, whose parents were Cuban immigrants. It was based on a style shown during Rodriguez's spring 2009...Tags: Michelle Obama, Illinois, Democratic National Conventions, Narciso Rodriguez, Barack Obama
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Obama begins work of transition
The Associated PressPresident-elect Barack Obama pivoted quickly to begin filling out his new administration today, selecting hard-charging Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff, while aides stepped up the pace of transition work that had been cloaked in...Tags: Barack Obama, U.S. Elections, Hamid Karzai, George Bush, U.S. Presidential Election Exit Polls (2008)
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