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He used it because of its ceremonial importance-- Lincoln's freeing of the slaves led to black men (and later women) getting the right to vote. This was part of the path to equality that ultimately made it possible for there to be black mayors, governors, senators, representatives, and finally, a black president.
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Who was the last president to use the Lincoln bible for this purpose?
BARACK OBAMA BARACK OBAMA
What was the red item Michelle Obama was carrying when Barack Obama was sworn in?
Lincoln Bible
Will Barack Obama be sworn in on the quaron?
Barack Obama was sworn in on the Lincoln Family Bible in the 2009 inauguration. Barack Obama has stated that he is a Christian. The idea that Barack Obama is a Muslim came from Obama- fearing propaganda.
Who is the owner of the bible that Barack Obama is going to use?
Abraham Lincoln
What Bible did Barack Obama use to be sworn into presidency?
He used the same bible that Lincoln used.
Whose bible is president elect Barack Obama using for the presidential oath?
Barack used former President Lincoln's bible.
What bible will the president use when he becomes president?
Barack Obama will be sworn into office using Lincoln's bible.
What is significant about the Bible that Obama will use?
President-elect Barack Obama will use the same Bible at his inauguration that Abraham Lincoln used for his swearing in. Obama will be the first president since Lincoln to use that Bible, part of the collection of the Library of Congress. You mean 'has used' not 'will use' since he was inagurated on 20th January, that's 7 days ago. The Bible was the one used by Abraham Lincoln.
Who is a Rolemodel for Barack Obama?
Abraham Lincoln
Which ok who's specific bible did Obama use at each of his swearing ins?
Barack Obama used the Lincoln Bible for his first inauguration in 2009 and for his second inauguration in 2013. The Lincoln Bible is a historic Bible that belonged to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.
Was obama sworn in as president on the Koran or the Bible?
Barack Obama will be using the same bible Abraham Lincoln used when he was sworn in as President.
Who held the bible for Barack Obama's oath of office?
Michelle Obama
