The End of the Beginning:

A new era is upon us. As the political tide changes and the landscape shifts people celebrate across the nation and right here in Santa Monica an historical event, the inauguration of President Barack H. Obama. (Top right) Obama supporters gathered at the Trip Bar in Santa Monica for an Inaugural Bash (bottom right) Obama supporter Shawn Barry, of Santa Monica, celebrated outside the Trip Bar in Santa Monica where an Inaugural Bash, organized by MoveOn and Drinking Liberally (self-described as an informal, inclusive, progressive social group for like-minded, left-leaning individuals), took place on Tuesday, January 20. Illustration courtesy Shepard Fairey. photos by Margaret Molloy

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