Today was another busy day. I didn’t have any
meetings or field notes to keep me busy, but I did have an opportunity to get
out in the community. I visited friends at the Liberian Observer and
offered to help a new photographer they just hired. The young man is
excited about making pictures.
Our
assignment today was to photograph Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and
her Unity Party as they launched their nationwide campaign, Saturday, September
17, 2011 with a parade to Antoinette Tubman Stadium football stadium in
Monrovia, Liberia. Here are a few photos from the day!
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Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her Unity Party launched their
nationwide campaign, Saturday, September 17, 2011, with a parade to the
Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia. According to news reports,
there were tens of thousands of supporters marching the streets. (Above) A member of the Liberian National Police (LNP) comforts and tries to cool off a
Unity Party supporter who fainted during the rally. Liberian elections are
scheduled for October 11, 2011. Photo by: Gabriel B. Tait
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Members of the Liberian National Police rush a Unity Party supporter to a
waiting ambulance after he was overcome with excitement and fainted as Liberian
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her Unity Party launched their nationwide
campaign during a rally at Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia,
Saturday, September 17, 2011. Photo by: Gabriel B. Tait
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As the campaign parade moved through the streets of Monrovia, Liberian
residents excitedly watched the procession from several floors of an abandoned
building. Liberian elections are scheduled for October 11, 2011. Photo
by: Gabriel B. Tait
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Members of the Liberian Ladies Brigade dance in support of their candidate
at one of the campaign substations. Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
and her Unity Party launched their nationwide campaign, with dancing and
cheering in the street from their many supporters. Photo by: Gabriel B. Tait
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Celestine
G. Sepoe, of Grand Kru leads the parade as President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and
her Unity Party launched their nationwide campaign, Saturday, September 17,
2011. The parade marched nearly six miles through the city and culminated
with a rally in Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia. Photo by: Gabriel
B. Tait
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Celestine
G. Sepoe, of Grand Kru making a fashion statement and show of support in the
sun for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
and her Unity Party.
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Signs of
support for the Unity Party prevailed in the streets. (Above) A supporter shows
her UP spirit with a fashion statement!
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A
Liberian National Police officer keeps a watchful eye on activities in support
of unity.
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Liberians
view the parade from various vantage points.
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Liberian
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf waves to the crowd on Tubman Blvd. as she and
her Unity Party launch their nationwide campaign, Saturday, September 17,
Security was extremely tight for the event to ensure a peaceful event.
According to news reports there were tens of thousands supporters marching the
streets of Monrovia.
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A sea of
people in support of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her Unity Party march
on Lynch Street to the Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia,
September 17, 2011. Photo by: Gabriel B. Tait©
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Lost in
the midst of her supporters President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her Unity Party
launch their campaign with supporters in Monrovia, Liberia. Supporters made the
over six mile walk through the street with their candidate to hear her speech
at the culminating rally.
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Liberian
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her Unity Party members walk toward the
stage to address their supporters during a rally celebrating the launch of
their nationwide campaign, Saturday, September 17, 2011.
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Liberian
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf dances on stage in response to supporters at a
rally in the Antoinette Tubman Stadium after she and her Unity Party launched
their nationwide campaign, Saturday, September 17, 2011. Liberian elections are scheduled for October 11,
2011. Photo by: Gabriel B. Tait
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Liberian
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf rallies the crowd as she and her Unity
Party launch their nationwide campaign, Saturday, September 17, 2011, at
Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia. According to news reports,
there were tens of thousands supporters marching the streets of Monrovia.
Liberian elections are scheduled for October 11, 2011. Photo by: Gabriel B. Tait
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Lusire
Teah, 33, of Monrovia is encouraged by the crowd while doing push-ups in
support of Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her Unity Party during
a campaign launch parade held on September 17, 2011.
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Jonathan who is only known as "Robot Man" does some moves while
showing off his body paintings of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her Unity
Party as they launch their nationwide campaign, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at
Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia. According to news reports,
there were tens of thousands supporters marching the streets of Monrovia.
Liberian elections are scheduled for October 11, 2011.
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