Photo by TAZ HALL (digitalBURG) The stage was set for President Barack Obama’s speech Wednesday, which began more than an hour late.
Photo by TAZ HALL (digitalBURG) Ticket holders waited outside of UCM’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center starting at 5 a.m.
Photo by TAZ HALL (digitalBURG) A few protesters could be seen around Warrensburg and the UCM campus.
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Photo by ANDREW MATHER (digitalBURG) Many prominent political figures were in attendance, including U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill.
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Photo by TAZ HALL (digitalBURG) UCM President Charles Ambrose got the crowd excited with a short speech before Obama arrived.
Photo by TAZ HALL (digitalBURG) UCM student and SGA President Christina Parle led the pledge of allegiance.
Photo by TAZ HALL (digitalBURG) UCM student Alex Kolster sang the national anthem.
Photo by TAZ HALL (digitalBURG) Missouri Innovation Campus student Brian Green introduces Obama.
Photo by ANDREW MATHER (digitalBURG) Obama entered the SRWC to thunderous applause.
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Photo by TAZ HALL (digitalBURG) Obama shook hands with many in attendance before leaving the SRWC.
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(WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — President Barack Obama’s visit to the University of Central Missouri was a full day for Warrensburg residents. Some began waiting in line at 5 a.m., and had to wait almost 12 hours to hear the president speak.
The UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center was a sea of red, as incoming UCM freshmen attending the IMPACT retreat, Missouri Innovation Campus students, UCM student-athletes and other members of the UCM community crowded the basketball courts for the chance to be a part of this historic event.
To see photos from the events at Whiteman Air Force Base, click here.
