Inauguration of the 44th President

Rep. Keith Ellison shares Obama's optimism for the future

by Tom Crann, Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison was ringside for President Barack Obama's historic inauguration in Washington D.C. He talked to Tom Crann by phone about what he thought of Obama's address, the inauguration and what the future holds for the nation under an Obama presidency.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, 01/20/2009, 4:48 p.m.