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  • Author: Linda Green
  • Source: UMNS
  • Photo Date: 11/05/2008
  • Long Description: Bishop Gregory Palmer, president of the United Methodist Council of Bishops, signs an episcopal letter to Barack Obama following his election Nov. 4 as the 44th president of the United States. Watching on are (from left) Bishops Larry Goodpaster, Janice Riggle Huie, Donald Ott, Sharon Rader and Robert Hayes Jr. The U.S. Election Day took place during the council's Nov. 2-7 meeting in St. Simons Island, Ga. A UMNS photo by Linda Green. Photo #081033. Accompanies UMNS story #461. 11/5/08.
  • Keywords: bishops, Obama, letter, signing, Council of Bishops