Morehouse College spring 2013 commencement

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Morehouse College spring 2013 commencement

Photos: Morehouse College graduation, May 19, 2013.

Graduates cheer during the Morehouse College spring commencement ceremony.

Fellow graduates cheer for Leland Shelton, left, as President Obama points out his achievements in his commencement speech at Morehouse College.

Genarlow Wilson holds his degree after graduating from Morehouse College.

Congressman John Lewis sits in the rain during the Morehouse College commencement.

Grads listen during Morehouse College's commencement ceremony.

The crowds try to stay dry during the Morehouse College commencement.

A grad listens during the Morehouse College commencement ceremony.

Morehouse graduates cheer during the commencement ceremony.

President Obama speaks during the Morehouse College graduation ceremony.

The graduation ceremony begins at Morehouse College.

President Obama at the Morehouse College commencement ceremony.

President Obama at the Morehouse College commencement ceremony.

Crowds of people await the president's arrival.

Crowds of people await President Obama's arrival.

Since the graduation is out on the campus lawn, clear plastic ponchos are the covering of choice.

Some people started gathering on the campus as early as 3:30 a.m. in hopes of getting a close seat to witness the historic event.

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Graduates cheer during the Morehouse College spring commencement ceremony.

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