Deval Patrick inaugurated as first black Governor of Massachusetts

BOSTON, Jan. 4 — In a ceremony rich with gestures of openness and symbols of conquering adversity, Deval L. Patrick, the first black governor of Massachusetts, took his oath of office on Thursday. He promised far-reaching changes in attitude and policy and asked people to “see our stake in each others’ dreams and struggles as well as our own, and act on that.”

MICHAEL McCAFFERTY says: Governor Patrick is a very outstanding and remarkable yoiung leader who promises far reaching changes for Massachusetts. I wish him well.