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Post-Inaugural Lull
2008.01.14
All's quiet at the Louisiana State Capitol as the inauguration of new Governor Bobby Jindal has moved on to lunch at the River Center.
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All's quiet at the Louisiana State Capitol as the inauguration of new Governor Bobby Jindal has moved on to lunch at the River Center.
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Former Governor Huey Long overesees the dismantling of the temporary stage and seating used for the inauguration.
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Former Governor Huey Long overesees the dismantling of the temporary stage and seating used for the inauguration.
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A close up of sorts of the work crew
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A close up of sorts of the work crew
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Huey Long's tomb and statue
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Huey Long's tomb and statue
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Flowers from the family on the 73rd anniversary of Long's death
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Flowers from the family on the 73rd anniversary of Long's death
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The base of Long's status includes a bas relief of Long, the people of Louisiana, and the State Capitol building that has become a symbol of his leadership.
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The base of Long's status includes a bas relief of Long, the people of Louisiana, and the State Capitol building that has become a symbol of his leadership.
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Flags were out in force for the inauguration
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Flags were out in force for the inauguration
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I felt so helpless, what could I do?
Remembering all the things we'd been through
In school they all stop and stare
I can't hide the tears, but I don't care
I'll never forget him (the leader of the pack).
. Leader of the Pack, The Shangri-las
I work in downtown Baton Rouge but couldn't get out for the inauguration itself. If the weather is any harbinger, Governor Jindal will have a successful term. I walked to the site and took these pictures after the party had moved on.
