Maya Angelou, “On the Pulse of Morning,” 1993 Bill Clinton Inauguration “We look ahead in our uniquely American way — restless, bold, optimistic — and set our sights on the nation we ...

Inaugural poems have been a key part of many recent swearing-in ceremonies; though the first such poem was recited at John F. Kennedy's oath-taking in 1961, the modern trend began with Maya Angelou's ...

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Maya Angelou, a renowned novelist, actress, writer, poet, and civil rights activist, left behind a legacy and poignant pieces readers can revisit forever, with her work discussing identity, ...

A Bush spokesperson confirmed the former president would attend the inauguration earlier on Monday but dismissed the significance of attending the luncheon. Clinton, former first lady Hillary ...

This year, Inauguration Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20. In honor of the day, you’ll find a collection of stirring Inauguration Day quotes spoken by U.S. presidents or poets during inaugurations dating ...

Maya Angelou reads a poem during the inauguration of Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 1993. Credit - Larry Morris—The Washington Post via Getty Images The flattening of Angelou in ...