Hail to the new chief
Tom Scanlan
Issue date: 1/28/09 Section: Campus News
Tuesday, January 20th marked an historic day in America. With his hand placed on the bible that belonged to Abraham Lincoln in the 1860s, Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in as the first African-American President and assumed his role as Commander-in-Chief.
With the country in the midst of war, struggling to keep its economy from crashing and burning, and exponentially losing respect in the eyes of the global playing-field, millions descended upon the nation's capitol to join in the jubilant celebration.
The inaugural speech of President Obama was both inspiring and disheartening. He made clear that he fully comprehends the seriousness of the country's impending crises and the consequences brought on by the former administration's decisions, at the same time assured the crowds and entire world audience - watching from homes, schools, work, or anywhere they could get access to a TV - that he will bring about the change he so frequently promises. And with the oratory skills Americans have come to love so dearly, he spread hope and faith with his words, telling the American public that this generation needs to begin planning for the future and that the results of their actions will be felt for generations to come.
Following the ground-breaking ceremony, long time diva and singing legend Aretha Franklin sang "God Bless America" to the 1.8 million people who were reportedly gathered in the Washington D.C. area to catch a glimpse of history. A myriad of celebrities made appearances and showed excitement for the new President.
President Obama, and Senator John McCain also, must be thanked for running thrilling campaigns that seemingly reignited Americans' interest in politics. All of whom attended, what is sure to be amongst the events of the century, did so braving sub-freezing temperatures.
The inaugural luncheons were anything but uneventful. The political superstars were having a grand time celebrating the big day, but all was not well. Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, was rushed out of the event and brought to a local hospital after suffering a seizure.
With the country in the midst of war, struggling to keep its economy from crashing and burning, and exponentially losing respect in the eyes of the global playing-field, millions descended upon the nation's capitol to join in the jubilant celebration.
The inaugural speech of President Obama was both inspiring and disheartening. He made clear that he fully comprehends the seriousness of the country's impending crises and the consequences brought on by the former administration's decisions, at the same time assured the crowds and entire world audience - watching from homes, schools, work, or anywhere they could get access to a TV - that he will bring about the change he so frequently promises. And with the oratory skills Americans have come to love so dearly, he spread hope and faith with his words, telling the American public that this generation needs to begin planning for the future and that the results of their actions will be felt for generations to come.
Following the ground-breaking ceremony, long time diva and singing legend Aretha Franklin sang "God Bless America" to the 1.8 million people who were reportedly gathered in the Washington D.C. area to catch a glimpse of history. A myriad of celebrities made appearances and showed excitement for the new President.
President Obama, and Senator John McCain also, must be thanked for running thrilling campaigns that seemingly reignited Americans' interest in politics. All of whom attended, what is sure to be amongst the events of the century, did so braving sub-freezing temperatures.
The inaugural luncheons were anything but uneventful. The political superstars were having a grand time celebrating the big day, but all was not well. Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, was rushed out of the event and brought to a local hospital after suffering a seizure.
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