At 106 , Mary Marie Cooper has seen pivotal moments unfold in U.S. history . Atlanta , Georgia , resident Obama ` ` more powerful now that it 's the first black president '' She stayed up later than usual , until about 3 a.m. , after Obama 's speech and the phone began ringing off the hook . What would she say to Obama ? She 'd just like to shake his hand . She co - founded a Girls Club for black youths , taught black residents to read .
At 106 , Mary Marie Cooper has seen pivotal moments unfold in U.S. history . Atlanta , Georgia , resident Obama ` ` more powerful now that it 's the first black president '' What would she say to Obama ? She 'd just like to shake his hand . She co - founded a Girls Club for black youths , taught black residents to read .