President Obama at GE Schenectady: photos
POTUS, Governor Cuomo, and a steam turbine.
A quiet hum quickly turned into roaring applause as President Barack Obama went on stage at building 218 273 at the GE plant in Schenectady. The entire experience felt surreal: from the hundreds of cameras, to the security dogs to seeing the man we so often see on television, in person.
GE employees were "inspired," a ten year old got her first big break and the crowd showed their support.
A handful of photos after the jump...
Hundreds of members of the press were present. Many TV stations and newspapers had multiple reporters and photographers there.
"About 150 people" were selected through the GE employee lottery to attend the speech.
Spotlights shined on President Obama as he spoke.
President Obama said that recent trade deals will lead to 235,000 new jobs.
10-year-old Scholastic Kids reporter Ellie Sommers from Manlius, NY. She said the whole day was "very exciting and fun."
20-year GE employee and Local 301 member Adam Joachim called President Obama's speech "uplifting."
GE Employee Carlos Felt remarked, "things are getting better here" after President Obama's speech.
A steam turbine sat in the background as President Obama spoke.
Jeffrey Immelt sat next to President Obama as he spoke on Friday.
Senator Chuck Schumer greeted the crowd before the arrival of President Obama.
GE employees made up most of the audience on Friday.
10-year-old Ellie Sommers takes notes while speaking with a member of the press.
Some GE employees stood in front of a steam turbine during President Obama's speech.
Dogs made up part of the security team during President Obama's visit.
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The only way out of a fiscally dismal predicament is to start making and exporting things again. I think the President is on the right track and it pleases me to see Schenectady making positive news!
... said Laurie from NJ on Jan 21, 2011 at 4:36 PM | link
Psst... it's building 273. There is no building 218.
... said James Cronen on Jan 21, 2011 at 5:11 PM | link
Thanks, James. I really need to work on my handwriting; sometimes I can't even read it.
... said Liz on Jan 21, 2011 at 8:34 PM | link
BTW, that's not a steam turbine in the background. It is a generator stator.
... said G. Schullo on Jan 22, 2011 at 8:14 AM | link