Obamas celebrate, at last, on way to White House
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Obamas dance to , “At Last”
President Barack Obama, left, and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Western Ball in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Pablo Monsavais)
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave at the Western Regional Inaugural Ball in Washington, January 20, 2009. Obama took power as the first black U.S. president on Tuesday and quickly turned the page on the Bush years, urging Americans to rally to end the worst economic crisis in generations and repair the U.S. image abroad. REUTERS/Mitch Dumke (UNITED STATES)
President Barak Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama as they dance at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Biden Home State Inaugural Ball in Washington January 20, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance during the Commander in Chief’s Ball, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama dance at the Youth Inaugural Ball at a Washington hotel Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Barack Obama gives a kiss to first lady Michelle Obama as they dance together at the Obama Home States Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
U.S. President Barack Obama, the newly sworn-in 44th President of the United States, and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball in Washington January 20, 2009. Obama took power as the first black U.S. president on Tuesday and quickly turned the page on the Bush years, urging Americans to rally to end the worst economic crisis in generations and repair the U.S. image abroad. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Youth Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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By LISA TOLIN, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle capped their historic day with a speedy tour through 10 inaugural balls before retiring, at last, for their first night in the White House.
The Etta James classic “At Last” was the Obamas’ song of the evening, crooned by Beyonce at the Neighborhood Ball, the first of 10 inaugural celebrations they attended into the early hours of Wednesday.
The president wore white tie, while Michelle shimmered in a white, one-shouldered, floor-length gown. It was embellished from top to bottom with white floral details and made by 26-year-old New York designer Jason Wu.
“First of all, how good looking is my wife?” Obama asked the crowd of celebrities and supporters.
The president pulled his wife close for a slow, dignified two-step to the song that marked the end of a long day of formal inaugural events and the two-year campaign that put them in the White House.
Obama cut loose in a faster groove a few minutes later, as Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Faith Hill and Mariah Carey sang along with Stevie Wonder to his “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” The song was played at nearly all of Obama’s rallies throughout the campaign.
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Jan 21 2009
