History, Hurricanes and Birthdays

Newseum

Last night, Barack Obama made history in Denver. He accepted the nomination of the Democratic Party for President of the United States. Today's front page of The Times-Picayune as featured at the Newseum is shown above - both celebrating Obama's nomination and warning of the approach of Hurricane Gustav.

National Hurricane Center

Today is also John McCain's 72nd birthday. Here is a photo of him celebrating three years ago with George Bush - while New Orleans was drowning.

Firedoglake

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