He asked a former senator and governor of Massachusetts, Edward Everett, to give the dedication speech.

VOA: special.2009.11.12

But other African Americans, including journalist Juan Williams, who spoke at the dedication, supported re-marking the "White" and "Colored" entrances.

VOA: standard.2010.03.04

"You know winning a gold medal on the field of play is one thing that speaks to your hard work and your dedication to being an elite athlete.

VOA: standard.2010.02.27