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"We have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.'’
Tuesday January 20, 2009
Our Great nation today welcomed its 44th President to his new office, President Barack Obama. The first African-American President of the United States of America. I had a chance to catch the morning event at work today and it was an incredible scene. I have never seen so many people in Washington, DC in my life. The power, passion, love and joy was overwhelming. People of all ages, sexes and types gathered, united as one, to celebrate the country's new leader come into office. It was quiet the site to see and i will cherish this memory for years to come.
The other thing that hit me as i watched it on television is that i could see every part of today's events and forward for this administration will be remembered not only in its hollowed halls but also on the worlds new choice anytime TV - YouTube. I feel that this is a great thing for generations to come to be able to see footage taken when it was happening and then saved for future generations to see at their leisure.
Our new President takes office as our country is involved in two major wars and the economy is in the dumps. But, the one thing that he offers besides his words is Action. He is a man of action as well as speeches. Yesterday, in our country was Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States and our President elect even before being sworn into office was out doing community work with his wife by his side showing us as citizens of this great country that we need to get out and help others too.
I believe that our new President has a Big job ahead of him but also if anyone can pull our asses out of the fire it will be him and his power to get people to get the lead out, do something good, do something wonderful to make us whole again as a country and as a people too.
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