RI's First Female Governor is Inaugurated - Gina Raimondo
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RI's First Female Governor is Inaugurated - Gina Raimondo
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Rhode Island's most notable Governors include the likes of William Sprague, III, Thomas Dorr, Henry Lippitt, Theodore Francis Green, John Pastore, John Chafee and now a Rhodes Scholar - Raimondo.
Take a look at some of the images from Tuesday's frosty event.
Gina Raimondo is Inaugurated as the 75th Governor of RI
Despite the frigid temperatures and a light snow falling, hundreds turned out in front of the Rhode Island State House to see Gina Raimondo sworn in as the 75th Governor, and first female governor, in Rhode Island history.
Raimondo is also the first democrat to win the office in 22 years.
Gina Raimondo is accompanied by her husband Andy Moffit and former governor Lincoln Chafee and his wife Stephanie.
They watch as the snow falls and the ceremony carries on.
The gorget
Gina Raimondo waves to the crowd after being presented with the gorget by Major General Kevin R. McBride.
The gorget was used by 14th century knights to protect their necks from swords and various other weapons
The gorget symbolizes Raimondo's status as Governor and the Commander and Chief of the RI National Guard.
19 Gun Salute
Just prior to Governor Raimondo's inaugural address, the Rhode Island militia fired off a 19 gun salute with cannons on the state house lawn.
It was about as loud as you could imagine.
Raimondo's Speech
"To spark Rhode Island’s comeback, we have to do three things:
First, BUILD THE SKILLS our students and workers need to compete in the 21st century;
Second, ATTRACT entrepreneurs and investment in industries of our strengths, to stimulate our economy and create jobs;
And third, INNOVATE, including in our state government, to enhance accountability and deliver value to taxpayers," Raimondo said in her first speech as Governor of Rhode Island.
