Catch up on The Baltimore Banner’s coverage of the historic inauguration of Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller.
See the recap of the inauguration ceremony, notables in attendance, reactions and The People’s Ball.
The People’s Ball
Thousands gather in Baltimore to celebrate Gov. Wes Moore’s historic win
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More than 11,000 people were expected to gather tonight at the Baltimore Convention Center for an evening of drinking, dancing and mingling while celebrating Moore, the first Black governor of Maryland.
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Moore family looking for a hypoallergenic rescue dog to join them in Annapolis
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and his wife Dawn Flythe Moore have promised their children that a pet dog will join them at the governor’s mansion.
Read the full storyInauguration Ceremony
Moore, Miller chose meaningful texts for swearing their oaths of office
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When Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller swore the oath of office on Wednesday, she placed her left hand on a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu text, likely the first lieutenant governor to do so.
Read the full storyOprah introduces Gov. Moore with speech at inauguration ceremony
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After Wes Moore was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor Wednesday afternoon in Annapolis, Oprah Winfrey addressed the crowd.
“I’m back!” she announced to cheers.
‘Maryland can be bold’: Gov. Wes Moore outlines vision for Maryland during inaugural speech
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Democrat Wes Moore was sworn into office as Maryland’s 63rd governor on Wednesday, amid promises to improve nearly every facet of life for the state’s residents, from better schools to cleaner air to more job opportunities.
Read the full storyRead Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s inaugural speech
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Wes Moore took office as Maryland’s 63rd governor Wednesday. Here is his inaugural speech, as prepared for delivery.
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Watch Wes Moore, Aruna Miller take the oath of office
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Watch as Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore and Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Miller take the oath of office.
Read the full storyNotables: Who was spotted at the Wes Moore inauguration
Here are some of the notable national journalists, politicians and celebrities in attendance at the Moore-Miller inauguration.
Wreath Ceremony
At a small ceremony Wednesday morning, Wes Moore laid a wreath at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial at Annapolis City Dock.
As Wes Moore began his first day as Maryland governor, he acknowledged the state’s dark history with slavery
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On the day that he would become Maryland’s 63rd governor — the first Black man to hold that position — Wes Moore began by acknowledging the past.
He joined a small group of activists and politicians at Annapolis City Dock, where centuries ago, enslaved people were sold and traded in the colonial city.
Inauguration guide
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The Moore-Miller Inaugural Committee announced the following events and performers for Wednesday's inauguration.
Read the full storyWes Moore Cabinet Appointments
Maryland Gov.-elect Moore nominates leaders for public safety, emergency management and IT roles
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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore continued to build out his team on Friday, naming additional hires who will focus on public safety and emergency management.
Read the full storyGov.-elect Wes Moore names key cabinet appointments
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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore named additional members of his cabinet on Thursday, picking leaders who will oversee areas of government including public health, human services and juvenile services.
Read the full storyGov.-elect Moore appoints Sen. Susan Lee as secretary of state
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Gov.-elect Wes Moore on Tuesday appointed Sen. Susan Lee as Maryland’s next secretary of state and the first Asian American to hold the position.
Read the full storyBanner political notes: More names for the Moore team; Brown, Lierman set swearing-in dates; Senate shuffle
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Gov.-elect Wes Moore continues to gradually fill out his roster of employees who will help him lead state government.
Moore announced two more additions to his team in low-profile but important roles.
Banner political notes: New names for Maryland’s top courts; Honors for departing Mosby, Anderson; More people join the Moore administration
Gov.-elect Wes Moore is gradually building the team that will guide him in Annapolis once he’s sworn into office in January.
Read the full storyMoore reveals first cabinet picks and names Baltimore nonprofit leader as chief of staff
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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore announced key hires Monday, picking Baltimore nonprofit leader Fagan Harris as his chief of staff.
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