Barack Obama: Inauguration

Barack Hussein Obama has been elected and sworn in as the 44th President of the United States and pledged to meet the challenges (a.k.a. economic problems) and rebuild a faltering economy.

The New York Times

“Mr. Obama spoke just after noon to a sea of cheering people, appearing to number well over a million, who packed the National Mall from the Capitol to the Washington Monument and beyond. Four hours later, at the end of the parade route, he left his car and strolled with his wife along Pennsylvania Avenue on the final steps of a long march to the White House, holding hands and waving to cheering crowds.

In his inaugural address, Mr. Obama acknowledged the change his presidency represented, describing himself in his inaugural address as a “man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant.” But although the crowd and the podium around him were full of elated African Americans, Mr. Obama, the first black to become president, did not dwell on that in his speech.”

From the Inauguration Day, don’t forget about the biggest hit, his speech. Obama’s speech has been very promising, pragmatic, and hopeful.

“For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act”

Full Text of the Address