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Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day
Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day There was no shortage of familiar faces in Annapolis on Wednesday afternoon as Maryland welcomed Wes Moore as the state's 63rd governor. In a fitting ceremony, Moore, who is also the state's first African American governor, was sworn into office on abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ bible before being welcomed to the podium on the steps of the Maryland State House by none other than Oprah Winfrey. New Gov. Wes Moore's march to the state house in Annapolis.@iamwesmoore “I met Wes for the first time in 2010 … I interviewed him for his best-selling book. I was so impressed by his integrity …

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