Today, Americans were witness to a historic event. President Barack Obama took an oath to protect and lead America in a new age of change and hope, as the 44 president of the United States of America
With the nation in the worst economic slump since the great depression and trust in the government at its lowest since Vietnam, words like 'hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriots" seems to be like music to the ears of weary Americans. These words were spoken to a crowd estimated as high as two million, filling the courtyard as far as the eye could see.
President Obama wasted no time in setting his ideals and goals forth, to curb the "sapping confidence across our land – a nagging fear that America’s decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights." His words ring true with those in attendance as he pauses for a loud cheer, he goes on to say "Today...the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America – they will be met. On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord"
President Obama promises bold and swift action, to make good on his many promises to these American people that so abosultly belive in him and desperatly want the change he promises he can afford them.
The social impact of having an african american President is significant, love Obama or hate him, the social change he represents by his success alone is note worthy of the history books. President Obama was not shy to bring up the issue of race and equality in his speech, bridging the gaps and forming new bonds, offering the hand of peace to the world, while remaning strong in our convictions, "We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you"
Today America saw a vision of history in the making, time will tell if that vision becomes a reality.
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Not to sound too skeptical...but did you write this yourself? The style is definitely different than your other posts.
ReplyDeleteIf so, great job! If not, you should give credit to whoever did.
I love that you blog B-rad.
Yes I wrote it, It was an assignment for my class, I had to write a news article on the inaugural speech. You'll see these things pop up now and again.
ReplyDeleteBrad is a good writer when it comes to it. As the editor of several papers of his, I am a witness to his latent abilities. Maybe as a comm major we'll get to see more of it! Please!
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