But on Tuesday he cried, wept at the news Sen. Barack Obama would be the next president of the United States.
"With my head on my pillow, I just cried," the 82-year-old said. "I never thought I would live to see this happen. Glorious."
Many cried that night. Tears of joy rolled at the news many thought impossible. People flooded streets to celebrate in cities across this land and others. Strangers passing on the street in the days since have delighted in the...
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