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- "Obama" Soap, 2009 - On January 20th, 2009, more than one million Americans came to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama, America's first African American president. Souvenir vendors sold a wide range of materials to commemorate this historic event. Along with more traditional mementos -- buttons, ribbons and mugs -- vendors offered some non-traditional items like this bar of soap.
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"Obama" Soap, 2009
On January 20th, 2009, more than one million Americans came to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama, America's first African American president. Souvenir vendors sold a wide range of materials to commemorate this historic event. Along with more traditional mementos -- buttons, ribbons and mugs -- vendors offered some non-traditional items like this bar of soap.