Patricia Williams on an Inauguration for the Ages

1,790 views · Published 6 March 2009 · 5:16 · Indexed 30 September 2026

Channel: The Nation · 2009 · News & Politics

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The effects on America of catastrophic events like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina were made worse by the lack of organization and preparation of the Bush administration.  Patricia Williams, law professor at Columbia University and Nation magazine columnist explains the difference in approach under President Obama and the symbols that characterize his administration.

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