On November 4th, America completed an epochal journey. A country that once stole people from Africa and sold them as slaves elected an African American President of the United States. And a nation that has slipped in stature and lost its way began to right itself. Today, I am proud to be an American.
I grew up in the ultimate swing state, Missouri. The Show Me State was on the fence regarding slavery, and it has remained on the fence politically. But in my family, the political blood runs blue. Here is a list of the 10 states where my family members currently reside (counting my 4 parents, 5 siblings, 2 aunts and 7 first cousins):
Missouri
New York
Illinois
Georgia
Texas
New Jersey
South Carolina
Nevada
Maryland
California
I am happy to report that each of us voted for Barack Obama (with one exception). Today, I am thrilled by my country, and very proud of my roots.
[Family photo taken in 1999, at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO]
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