Kennedy's oath-taking in 1961, the modern trend began with Maya Angelou's appearance at Bill Clinton's 1993 inaugural. Angelou’s recitation of “On the Pulse of Morning” marked the apotheosis ...

Considered to be one of the most consequential figures of the 20 th century, Maya Angelou had a diverse ... with Down in the Delta in 1998. In 1993, Angelou recited her poem “On the Pulse ...

“On the Pulse of Morning” “On the Pulse of Morning” is perhaps Maya Angelou’s most publicly celebrated poem, as she performed it during the inauguration of President Bill Clinton in 1993.

Renowned author Dr. Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86. Dr. Angelou had a diverse career, spanning from civil rights activist to poet. Many were introduced to Dr. Angelou in 1993, when she ...

It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning. --- Maya Angelou Maya Angelou is one person who truly knows how to put the right words together to give them deeper meaning.

When he decided to have a poem read as part of his inauguration as US President in 1993, Bill Clinton knew exactly who he wanted to write and deliver it: Maya Angelou. He later explained ...