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associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, after swearing in the new governor. A 19-canon salute followed Wilder’s swearing in.
On the north side of the Capitol, with a statue of Gen. Stonewall Jackson on horseback to his left, and his lifelong residence, Church Hill, to his right, Wilder told the crowd proudly, “I am a son of Virginia.”
In his inaugural address, Wilder promised to be a governor for all Virginians. Applauded four times during his speech, Wilder received the largest cheer when he addressed the abortion issue, an issue that marked his campaign and won him many supporters.
“Freedom is meaningless when a woman’s right to choose is regulated outside the dictates of her own faith and conscience,” said Wilder.
Donald S. Beyer, the Northern Virginia car dealer making his first run at elective office, succeeded Wilder as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. A short-time ago, Beyer was a political darkhorse known only within his party.
With his surprise victory over State Sen. Eddy Dalton, Beyer is already being slated as Attorney General Mary Sue Terry’s rival for the Democratic nomination for governor in 1993. Terry was sworn in for her second term by Circuit Court Judge John D. Hooker.
“See you in four years,” Hooker said clearly over the microphone.
Spectators at the event included U.S. Sen. Charles Robb, U.S. Sen. John Warner, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and D.C. Mayor Marion Barry.
The inauguration also marked the start of the third consecutive Democratic administration.
The mood was electric at the Inaugural Ball Saturday evening as nearly 13,000 people gathered at the Richmond Coliseum to celebrate a day in history. Elegant attire and^ unsquelchable enthusiasm flavored this festive event that capped off Inauguration Day.
Taffeta, velvet, lame and sequin gowns, in a brilliant array of colors, were accented by the men’s classic black and white tuxedos.
The significance of Wilder’s election as the first-elected black governor in the nation was underscored by the large number of black guests, including boxing-great Mohammad Ali.
The spirit of unity was prevalent as crowds thronged the ballroom
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