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Here's what you missed during the Maryland inauguration of Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller

WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore | By Rachel Baye,
Kristen Mosbrucker, Matt Bush
Published January 18, 2023 at 10:33 AM EST
Maryland Gov.-Elect Wes Moore and his family meet with Oprah Winfrey at Government House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Maryland Gov.-Elect Wes Moore and his family meet with Oprah Winfrey at Government House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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The crowd during the Wes Moore Administration inauguration ceremony.
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The crowd during the Wes Moore Administration inauguration ceremony.
Terrance Williams The Baltimore Banner
Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore, center, leads a march to the State House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore, center, leads a march to the State House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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The Moore family looks up together to watch a military fly over during the Maryland gubernatorial inauguration ceremony.
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The Moore family looks up together to watch a military fly over during the Maryland gubernatorial inauguration ceremony.
Kaitlin Newman The Baltimore Banner
Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore leads a march to the State House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore leads a march to the State House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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Oprah Winfrey introduced Wes Moore during the Maryland gubernatorial inauguration.
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Oprah Winfrey introduced Wes Moore during the Maryland gubernatorial inauguration.
Kaitlin Newman The Baltimore Banner
Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Maryland Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Fader administers the oath. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, Pool)
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Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Maryland Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Fader administers the oath. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, Pool)
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Maryland's governor Wes Moore took a second oath of office outside the legislative chambers in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Maryland's governor Wes Moore took a second oath of office outside the legislative chambers in Annapolis, Maryland.
Kaitlin Newman The Baltimore Banner
Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore leads a march to the Governor's Mansion prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore leads a march to the Governor's Mansion prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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A scene from Annapolis, Maryland where organizers are preparing for The Inauguration of Wes Moore as the 63rd Governor of the state of Maryland and Aruna Miller as Lieutenant Governor.
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A scene from Annapolis, Maryland where organizers are preparing for The Inauguration of Wes Moore as the 63rd Governor of the state of Maryland and Aruna Miller as Lieutenant Governor.
Matt Bush
Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore, and his wife Dawn, tour the capitol grounds in preparation for tomorrow's inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore, and his wife Dawn, tour the capitol grounds in preparation for tomorrow's inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore, and his wife Dawn, tour the capitol grounds in preparation for tomorrow's inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore, and his wife Dawn, tour the capitol grounds in preparation for tomorrow's inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore,stands for a photograph outside of the capitol dome in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore,stands for a photograph outside of the capitol dome in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matt Bush
Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matt Bush
Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matt Bush
Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matt Bush
Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matt Bush
Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Scenes from the preparations of the Maryland inauguration for governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matt Bush
Statue of Thurgood Marshall on Lawyers Mall is in the center of the seating area during the Moore and Miller inauguration.
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Statue of Thurgood Marshall on Lawyers Mall is in the center of the seating area during the Moore and Miller inauguration.
Matt Bush
Then-Gov.-elect Wes Moore and Lt. Gov-elect Aruna Miller walk into Government House ahead of the inauguration.
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Then-Gov.-elect Wes Moore and Lt. Gov-elect Aruna Miller walk into Government House ahead of the inauguration.
Matt Bush
Among those attending the Wes Moore and Aruna Miller inauguration in Annapolis, Maryland is former Lt. Governor and RNC chair Michael Steele.
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Among those attending the Wes Moore and Aruna Miller inauguration in Annapolis, Maryland is former Lt. Governor and RNC chair Michael Steele.
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Former Attorney General Eric Holder, left of the man in the hat. Behind the pair speaking in the back wearing a baseball cap is former Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot.
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Former Attorney General Eric Holder, left of the man in the hat. Behind the pair speaking in the back wearing a baseball cap is former Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot.
Matt Bush
Former Governor Bob Ehrlich attends the gubernatorial inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Former Governor Bob Ehrlich attends the gubernatorial inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matt Bush
Chris Tucker attends the gubernatorial inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Chris Tucker attends the gubernatorial inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
Matt Bush
Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore,stands outside the capitol dome in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Maryland Governor-Elect Wes Moore,stands outside the capitol dome in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
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Aruna Miller sworn in as Lieutenant Governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Aruna Miller sworn in as Lieutenant Governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
Kaitlin Newman The Baltimore Banner
The Moore family walks together during the gubernatorial inauguration ceremony.
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The Moore family walks together during the gubernatorial inauguration ceremony.
Kaitlin Newman The Baltimore Banner
Wes Moore and Oprah Winfrey share a hug during the gubernatorial inauguration ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Wes Moore and Oprah Winfrey share a hug during the gubernatorial inauguration ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland.
Kaitlin Newman The Baltimore Banner
Governor Wes Moore.
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Governor Wes Moore.
Kaitlin Newman The Baltimore Banner
Bowie High School Band performs during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony.
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Bowie High School Band performs during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony.
Terrance Williams The Baltimore Banner
The crowd during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland.
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The crowd during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland.
Terrance Williams The Baltimore Banner
Chris Tucker made an appearance during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony.
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Chris Tucker made an appearance during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony.
Rachel Baye
Oprah Winfrey sobbed during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony.
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Oprah Winfrey sobbed during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony.
Terrance Williams The Baltimore Banner
Howard County Executive Calvin B. Ball III, far left, stands next to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., center. On the far right stands Harford County Executive Bob Cassily.
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Howard County Executive Calvin B. Ball III, far left, stands next to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., center. On the far right stands Harford County Executive Bob Cassily.
Rachel Baye
Among the Wes Moore inauguration day attendees was Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger.
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Among the Wes Moore inauguration day attendees was Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger.
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Among the attendees to the Wes Moore and Aruna Miller inauguration in Annapolis, Maryland on Wednesday was Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
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Among the attendees to the Wes Moore and Aruna Miller inauguration in Annapolis, Maryland on Wednesday was Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.
Rachel Baye
The Bowie, Maryland-based Bowie High School Marching Band performed during the inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller as Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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The Bowie, Maryland-based Bowie High School Marching Band performed during the inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller as Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott was among the attendees during the Wes Moore and Aruna Miller inauguration as governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott was among the attendees during the Wes Moore and Aruna Miller inauguration as governor and lieutenant governor in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Actor Chris Tucker takes a selfie with another attendee during the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Wednesday in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Actor Chris Tucker takes a selfie with another attendee during the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Wednesday in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Brooke Lierman, Maryland Comptroller, walks with her daughter Eliza before the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Wednesday in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Brooke Lierman, Maryland Comptroller, walks with her daughter Eliza before the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Wednesday in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Severna Park High School senior Parijita Bastola sang the The Star-Spangled Banner during the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Wednesday in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Severna Park High School senior Parijita Bastola sang the The Star-Spangled Banner during the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on Wednesday in Annapolis, Maryland.
Rachel Baye
A dancer performs with a band during the inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller as Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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A dancer performs with a band during the inauguration of Wes Moore and Aruna Miller as Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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A band plays during the inauguration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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A band plays during the inauguration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Former Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett attended the inauguration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Former Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett attended the inauguration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Maryland Democrat and Senate President Bill Ferguson attended the inauguration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Maryland Democrat and Senate President Bill Ferguson attended the inauguration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Media icon Oprah Winfrey introduced Wes Moore during the inauguration of Maryland Governor Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Media icon Oprah Winfrey introduced Wes Moore during the inauguration of Maryland Governor Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller in Annapolis, Maryland.
Rachel Baye

As of just past noon today, Maryland Democrats Wes Moore and Aruna Miller dropped their titles of elect and were sworn in as governor and lieutenant governor of the state.

Moore is now Maryland's first Black governor and Miller is now the first woman of color. Miller is an Indian American woman who is an immigrant.

To listen more about Miller's story, check out her interview with WYPR's Midday here.

To learn more about Moore's story, check out his interview with WYPR's Midday here.

Moore was joined by other Black leaders just before the swearing in ceremony, which included Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Attorney General Anthony Brown, former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, and former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, who was the second Black governor elected in the nation's history in 2006. Virginia's Douglas Wilder was the first Black governor elected in 1989, and Moore is the nation's third.

Listen to Matt Bush's live report.

Former NAACP president Ben Jealous, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and former Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend were present during the event.

Moore took the oath of office using a Bible once owned by Frederick Douglass, a Marylander who escaped slavery on the state's Eastern Shore before going on to become an author and famed abolitionist.

Maryland Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones shared the following statement during the inauguration on Wednesday afternoon.

"This is a historic moment for Maryland," Jones said. "Today’s inauguration demonstrates that Marylanders are ready to embrace a new path forward with the most diverse leadership of any state in the country."

Missed the speech from Gov. Wes Moore during the ceremony? Don't have time to listen? Read the prepared remarks below.

Catch a recap of WYPR's Midday with Tom Hall to listen back to the inauguration here.

Want to follow along with the WYPR News team on their journey in Annapolis, Maryland during the Wes Moore administration inauguration ceremony?

Keep scrolling.

...This story continues. Read the rest at The Baltimore Banner: Wes Moore’s inauguration: Live updates

WYPR and The Baltimore Banner have a joint operating agreement that allows the nonprofit organizations to work collaboratively to deliver quality journalism across the region. To learn more about the partnership, click here.

Prefer to watch live? Stream online through Maryland Public Television at noon.

Associated Press reporter Brian Witte contributed to this story.

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Rachel Baye
Rachel Baye is a senior reporter and editor in WYPR's newsroom.
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Kristen Mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker is a digital news editor and producer for WYPR. @k_mosbrucker
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Matt Bush
Matt Bush spent 14 years in public radio prior to coming to WYPR as news director in October 2022. From 2008 to 2016, he worked at Washington D.C.’s NPR affiliate, WAMU, where he was the station’s Maryland reporter. He covered the Maryland General Assembly for six years (alongside several WYPR reporters in the statehouse radio bullpen) as well as both Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. @MattBushMD
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