In case you missed the rally in Crow Agency or you were there and just want to see video footage from the event, the video above -- posted to YouTube by the Obama campaign -- includes excerpts of Obama's speech and people in the crowd.
The New York Times also has footage of a laughter-filled moment during the event when Obama attempted to say "Absaalooke" several times before getting the pronunciation right. (Click here to go to the Times' website and watch the video).
"I'm sorry, you know I'm still working on it," he said. "I
was just adopted into the tribe so I'm still working on my
pronunciations."
The crowd cheered. Obama was adopted in a private ceremony by Hartford
Black Eagle Sr. and his wife Mary just before the rally.
"I like my new name 'Barack Black Eagle,'" he said. "That is a good
name."
The Indian name given to Obama is "Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish" (One
Who Helps People Throughout The Land).
The rally, precluded by powwow
singing and Crow traditional dancing, was distinct from those the campaign
often holds in college and professional sports arena that seat upwards
of 8,000 people. NY Times political reporter Jeff Zeleny had this to
stay about the rally in Crow Country in a post on "The Caucus," a
political blog on the newspaper's website:
As the Democratic presidential campaign has moved from season to season over the last 16 months, the political rallies and the town meetings often have taken on a similar feeling and a familiar flavor.
Not so today, here on the Crow Indian Reservation.
A number of media outlets from The Washington Post to the Los Angeles
Times covered Monday's rally in Crow. Here are some more links
to stories on other websites:
- The Washington Post has a short blog post with a photo of "Barack Black Eagle" being escorted by his new adopted parents, Hartford and Mary Black Eagle. The candidate is also shaking a young supporter's hand.
- And the Los Angeles Times' Andrew Malcolm offers a fun read with a piece on the moment when Chairman Carl Venne explained to Obama the tribal officials wives had gifts for Obama's "wives." When the senator took the microphone, he corrected Venne with an air of humor, saying he only has one wife. "I don't want to get in trouble when I get home," Obama said. "I can have new parents, but no new wives... My wife is spectacular, she really is."
- Closer to home, the Billings Gazette's Becky Shay and Molly Priddy have a pair of articles about the Crow Agency rally.
Enjoy.




Cool articles,many people who asks me how good you wrote,I said if they read your posts,they will like you truly.thanks your ideas you said,I learned them before I knew. better then,and hope your life will be interesting.
Posted by: Jordan Sneakers | Oct 28, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Do not believe in empty words empty of people do not do not speak, I believe the truth of the people who do not adhere to the truth - because the involuntarily. Often remind ourselves not to increase tree death as a result, lost in the woods ... ...
Posted by: jordan 4 | Nov 04, 2010 at 03:22 AM
Truth has no special time of it's own. Its hour is now always.
Posted by: coach factory store | Nov 06, 2010 at 12:04 AM
oh, it is great!
Posted by: supra skytop | Nov 21, 2010 at 11:17 PM
I would still find my way
By the light I see in your eyes
The world I know fades away but you stay.
Posted by: cheap uggs for sale | Dec 11, 2010 at 05:43 AM
I would still find my way
By the light I see in your eyes
The world I know fades away but you stay.
Posted by: cheap uggs | Dec 11, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Thanks for the tips Jeff! My cousins suggested the same thing, but I've yet to locate a FP in decent shape. Then again 200 RMB isn't all that much when converted to USD. Just don't want to start racking up bikes when one quality unit would do.
Posted by: Cheap Jordan Shoes | Dec 28, 2010 at 09:02 PM
Such a good writing, or by I saw for the first time. I'm quite happy, you are a good writer
Posted by: Nike Air Max | Apr 23, 2011 at 03:25 AM
The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for circumstances they want, and if they cannot find them, make them.
Posted by: mbt outlet | Apr 28, 2011 at 08:09 PM
I don't know how to receive my responce. Waiting for your reply, tks!
Posted by: Nike Zoom Lebron | May 09, 2011 at 03:31 AM
Well begun is half done
Posted by: kari | May 20, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Thanks,The message here is super helpful, It's a good article, I like it.
Posted by: Wedding Dresses | May 29, 2011 at 01:08 AM
I love your article. It can help me get much useful information. Hope to see more words in it. I think you will have interests to see
Posted by: P90x Workout | Jul 22, 2011 at 03:40 AM
Usually, Quicksilver/Roxy makes me think back to 6th grade when all the cool kids were sporting it... but this collection? I just want to snuggle up in those sweaters with a mug of coffee in front of a fire... at least once it's not in the 90's anymore!
Posted by: MBT Sale | Jul 28, 2011 at 05:18 AM
In Edinburgh, renowned surgeon and now instructor of anatomy Dr. MacFarlane, persists to be spending John Gray, a cabman, to clandestinely deliver him exhumed bodies for the recently deceased for classroom demonstration purposes. With cemeteries getting progressively guarded, Gray turns to murder to provide MacFarlane with fresh new bodies. Realizing that he will by no suggests be rid of Gray, who continually taunts him with his information of MacFarland’s previous indiscretions, MacFarlane engages the malevolent Gray within of a hand-to-hand battle in the direction of the death, the ultimate last results of which provide the victor with an episode of unprecedented psychological horror.
Posted by: Louis Vuitton Outlte | Jul 29, 2011 at 09:02 PM
You can't make an omlette without breaking eggs.
JN
Posted by: Swimwear Bikinis | Aug 16, 2011 at 02:26 AM
My fellow Americans , ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country . My fellow citizens of the world ; ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man .
Posted by: mbt outlet | Aug 16, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Words cut more than swords.
4
Posted by: Air Yeezy | Aug 18, 2011 at 07:47 AM
Who keeps company with the wolves, will learn to howl.
j
Posted by: New Ken Griffey Jr Shoes | Aug 18, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Love is patient;love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.
http://www.monsterdrdre1979.com/
http://www.uggsdesign.com/
http://www.newmbt2011.com/
http://www.timberland21s.com/
TLHH
Posted by: monster beats | Aug 20, 2011 at 01:37 AM
Love is patient;love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.
http://www.monsterdrdre1979.com/
http://www.uggsdesign.com/
http://www.newmbt2011.com/
http://www.timberland21s.com/
TLHH
Posted by: monster beats | Aug 20, 2011 at 01:38 AM
Truth has no special time of it's own. Its hour is now always.
Posted by: Herve leger | Aug 31, 2011 at 07:08 PM
Such a good writing, or by I saw for the first time. I'm quite happy, you are a good writer
Posted by: Herve leger | Aug 31, 2011 at 07:35 PM
Thanks for sharing. This website is to I too have to help. Very good.I like the way you write.
Posted by: cheap jordan 11 | Sep 16, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Words cut more than swords.
4
Posted by: Louis Vuitton | Sep 16, 2011 at 08:50 PM