We the People.... My Own Inaugural Presidential Reflection
As I watched today the broadcast for President Barack Obama's inauguration on television throughout this day, I saw a sea of people from the Washington Monument to the steps of Capitol Hill. The folks that I watched came from all over the country, all walks of life, have all faces of color occupying every square inch of the Washington Mall in the early hours of this memorable day; all wanting to be part of history.
I've never seen a country come together as one since 9/11 in unison, in partisan, hopeful and ready to take this country back.
What struck me most of President Barack Obama's inaugural speech were the simple three words - "We the People"
"America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents. So it has been.
So it must be with this generation of Americans."
We the People have to face the "Change and Challenges" that will be ahead in the coming months and years. Are you ready?
We the People are the thinkers and doers of this great country, we can achieve the imaginable. Can you?
A lot of folks said that they never believed that they would see an African-American taking the oath of office for the President of the United States in their lifetime. I for one never gave it a second thought and truly believed that this would happen in my lifetime. Looking back at the night of the election waiting for him to give his victory speech to the thousands of people in Chicago, I contemplated about the future and challenges that "We the People" are faced with here in America and around the world.
I grew up in Germany, never experienced segregation and racism - so I can't really speak for those that stood ground and felt the pain and suffering. I can only listen to their stories and reflect upon and take a stand that this kind of history will never repeat itself.
Because of what he has shown so far, a nearly flawless primary election and a smooth transition; I've heard in the news today that people from around the world say that he is the World's President.
As I reflect today, it was - A day of hope - A day of unity - A day in partisan - A day in history!
America, are you ready to face the change and challenges - what you have to say?
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We the People.... My Own Inaugural Presidential Reflection
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Petra ... Especially today we celebrate this great USA democracy and the Inauguration of Obama as our next US President.
It's a great day to be an American .. for me and others who voted for another candidate. We will support Obama and hope he does a great job.
I disagree with you or those who would say that Obama "is the World's President". Be very careful with that. Obama is a man with a huge job. He is the Pres. of the United States and has a job unique for us and the citizens of this great nation. His job is to serve and protect the people of the United States of America ... not those of the world.
Best wishes. Harrison