Son of Cuban Exiles, Richard Blanco, Recites Inauguration Poem

The World
The World
Maya Angelou was the first African-American to write a poem for a presidential inauguration. She delivered her poem at President Clinton's ceremony in 1993. On Monday it was the turn of Richard Blanco, the first openly gay poet and the first Cuban-American to receive the honor. The World's Alex Gallafent has this report.
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