One photograph. So much emotion.

[sheshe2]

On This Day: Maya Angelou receives a Medal of Freedom from President Obama at the White House, February 15, 2011

http://theobamadiary.com/2016/02/15/early-bird-chat-664/

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Not sure if I want to laugh with joy or shed tears for such an amazing moment of beauty. Well, I am crying. The image takes my breath away. Raw emotion for all to see, not just Maya but the President too. So much history in that photograph. Every picture tells a story, this one speaks volumes.

Maya once became a virtual mute due to trauma. She most certainly found her voice again.

[randys1]

1. And to think I nonchalantly walked past her, saying hello, when i was 11 yrs old in my kitchen

I was probably in a hurry to get outside and play and was annoyed at having to be introduced to her

[sheshe2]

3. Ha!

Well at least you were introduced, more than I can say. Lol~ even as you rushed out the door.

Hey randy~

[brer cat]

4. The chance of a life time

and you blew it!! I'll bet that is one moment you would love to have back.

[randys1]

5. I would love to have it back and be a few years older

[brer cat]

2. She is so beautiful.

Those who think beauty belongs to the young have not spent time gazing on that face.

PBO is pretty good in the looks department too.

[sheshe2]

6. Isn't...

It is an amazing photograph.

As for PBO~

[PeaceNikki]

10. Go away.

[Kind of Blue]

11. PeaceNikki, I followed your lead

and shut it down!

[Kind of Blue]

9. Phenomenal Woman

Thank You, Sheshe!

[sheshe2]

12. Thank you for the video, Blue. Love her.

Yes, a phenomenal women.

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[Cha]

13. Beautiful, she.. Mahalo~

Pure Love~

[sheshe2]

14. Thank you Cha,

It is so beautiful, it almost hurts.

Love you.

[marble falls]

15. Wonderful talent, great photo.

[mcar]

16. I heard an interview of her a few years ago

It was one of those times you just sit in the car in the parking lot cause you want to hear the whole thing. What an amazing woman!