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"The line that we have to stand in to get in. We are in a tunnel. The people are still coming." Bonnie Cannon

"The line that we have to stand in to get in. We are in a tunnel. The people are still coming." Bonnie Cannon

"The line that we have to stand in to get in. We are in a tunnel. The people are still coming." Bonnie Cannon

"The line that we have to stand in to get in. We are in a tunnel. The people are still coming." Bonnie Cannon

"As sun comes up at 730 I realize now, actually, how many people are here!!!

"As sun comes up at 730 I realize now, actually, how many people are here!!!

Shot at Amagansett Beach by Elliott Erwitt. COURTESY ELENA PROHASKA GLINN

Shot at Amagansett Beach by Elliott Erwitt. COURTESY ELENA PROHASKA GLINN

Elliott Muprhy performs at the Hotel de Ville.

Elliott Muprhy performs at the Hotel de Ville.

Tim Bishop and Randy Altschuler on Thursday. BARBARAELLEN KOCH; COURTESY TIMES-REVIEW

Tim Bishop and Randy Altschuler on Thursday. BARBARAELLEN KOCH; COURTESY TIMES-REVIEW

" Everyone on the Mall, all 1.8 million, cheered and waved American flags the minute he became the 44th President of the United States." Lynda Gallagher

" Everyone on the Mall, all 1.8 million, cheered and waved American flags the minute he became the 44th President of the United States." Lynda Gallagher

"As I listened to his speech with hope and a renewed sense of purpose, I saw many people wiping tears from their eyes, nodding their heads, and hugging family and friends." Lynda Gallagher

"As I listened to his speech with hope and a renewed sense of purpose, I saw many people wiping tears from their eyes, nodding their heads, and hugging family and friends." Lynda Gallagher

114 Rose Way, Bridgehampton. COURTESY THE CORCORAN GROUP

114 Rose Way, Bridgehampton. COURTESY THE CORCORAN GROUP

author on Jan 20, 2009
The Press has asked a number of local people--officials and ordinary citizens, adults and young people--who will be attending the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Tuesday to provide us... more

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