Word got out via early news reports on Twitter and Facebook about an hour before President Barack Obama finally appeared on television to tell the country. A celebratory crowd of what appeared to be largely students from nearby George Washington University gathered outside the White House as chants of "USA! USA!" were broadcast live on CNN. (There's a short video of the White House scene here.)
"His demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity," Obama said in his late night address. Bin Laden died in a firefight during an operation inside Pakistan. No Americans were harmed.
In cities around the country, patriotic scenes like the one outside the White House were repeated large and small. On ESPN, fans at the Phillies-Mets game could be seen and heard briefly switching allegiances from their favorite baseball teams to the "USA!" In a Chicago bar, "Born in the USA," was the song of choice, according to Washingtonian editor Garrett Graff.
Shortly after midnight, the Washington twitterverse seemed to come to a consensus about the significance of Bin Laden's killing: It will be tough to find a newspaper come the morning. We're recommending taking a stroll outside the Newseum at some point on Monday if you have the chance, to take a look at all the newspaper covers posted outside.
Osama Bin Laden Killed by US Forces
Washington reacts to President Obama's announcement on the demise of the Al Qaeda leader.
Washington was up late Sunday night as the news broke that Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US forces.
Word got out via early news reports on Twitter and Facebook about an hour before President Barack Obama finally appeared on television to tell the country. A celebratory crowd of what appeared to be largely students from nearby George Washington University gathered outside the White House as chants of "USA! USA!" were broadcast live on CNN. (There's a short video of the White House scene here.)
"His demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity," Obama said in his late night address. Bin Laden died in a firefight during an operation inside Pakistan. No Americans were harmed.
See Also:
Bin Laden’s Death Prompts Partying at the White House (Photos)
In cities around the country, patriotic scenes like the one outside the White House were repeated large and small. On ESPN, fans at the Phillies-Mets game could be seen and heard briefly switching allegiances from their favorite baseball teams to the "USA!" In a Chicago bar, "Born in the USA," was the song of choice, according to Washingtonian editor Garrett Graff.
Shortly after midnight, the Washington twitterverse seemed to come to a consensus about the significance of Bin Laden's killing: It will be tough to find a newspaper come the morning. We're recommending taking a stroll outside the Newseum at some point on Monday if you have the chance, to take a look at all the newspaper covers posted outside.
Subscribe to Washingtonian
Follow Washingtonian on Twitter
Most Popular in News & Politics
Every Bus Line in DC Is Changing This Weekend. Here’s What to Know.
8 Takeaways From Usha Vance’s Interview With Meghan McCain
Yet Another Anti-Trump Statue Has Shown Up on the National Mall
Another Mysterious Anti-Trump Statue Has Appeared on the National Mall
Bans on Underage Vaping, Swastika Graffiti, Synthetic Dyes: New Virginia Laws Go Into Effect in July
Washingtonian Magazine
July Issue: The "Best Of" Issue
View IssueSubscribe
Follow Us on Social
Follow Us on Social
Related
How Would a New DC Stadium Compare to the Last One?
The Culture of Lacrosse Is More Complex Than People Think
Did Television Begin in Dupont Circle?
Kings Dominion’s Wild New Coaster Takes Flight in Virginia
More from News & Politics
Speaker Johnson’s Megabill Prayers Likely to Be Answered Before Holiday Weekend, Wrongly Deported Maryland Man Faced Abuse in El Salvador Prison, and We Found Some Yummy Nepalese Food
Pardoned J6er Will Join Ed Martin’s Justice Department Office, Trump Outlines Hypothetical Alligator Escape Plan, and We Have Fireworks Show Recommendations
The “World’s Largest Outdoor Museum” Is Coming to DC. Here’s a Preview.
A Cult Classic of Cannabis Brands Is Making Its DC Debut
The Commanders Wine and Dine DC Council Members; GOP Senator Suggests Tax Language Was “Airdropped” Into Spending Bill; and Trump Wants DOGE to Investigate Musk
100 Reasons to Love DC Right Now
How DC’s Attorney General Got So Good at Double Dutch
DC Council Ponders New Way to Expel Trayon White, the GOP’s Budget Bill Advances, and We Found You Some Tacos With Ethiopian Flair