Tuesday, November 11, 2008
From Paris to New Delhi people now feel more connected to America
Through tears and whoops of joy, in celebrations that spilled onto streets on distant continents, people around the globe called Barack Obama's election a victory for the world and a renewal of America's ability to inspire.
By electing a youthful African-American with chestnut-colored skin, the United States has chosen a man whose face seems familiar and comforting in most of the world.
From Paris to New Delhi to the beaches of Brazil, revelers said Obama's election made them feel more connected to America, and that America, after years of strained relations, seemed suddenly more connected to the world.
"As a black British woman, I can't believe that America has voted in a black president," said Jackie Humphries, 49, a librarian who partied with 1,500 people at the U.S. Embassy in London on November 4 night.
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By electing a youthful African-American with chestnut-colored skin, the United States has chosen a man whose face seems familiar and comforting in most of the world.
From Paris to New Delhi to the beaches of Brazil, revelers said Obama's election made them feel more connected to America, and that America, after years of strained relations, seemed suddenly more connected to the world.
"As a black British woman, I can't believe that America has voted in a black president," said Jackie Humphries, 49, a librarian who partied with 1,500 people at the U.S. Embassy in London on November 4 night.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
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