Inauguration Of Barack Obama

Change has come to America and whether you were in Washington DC Tuesday or glued to your TV you witnessed it in its entire splendor. A day that really can’t be summed up in just words saw Barack Obama become the 44th President of our nation with the pomp and circumstance that at times seemed more appropriate for the coronation of a new King.

Regardless of who you voted for in November you have to admit that yesterday was not only historic but a day full of hope at a time when we need it the most. Sure much of the theme is the fact that Obama is the first African-American to serve as our Chief Executive but it’s much more than that. He is youthful and mature, serious but with a smile that radiates and while he may be humbled by the task before him you don’t get the feeling he is afraid to take it head on.

Another indication of the change is the First Family who will now call the White House their home. Michelle Obama was described yesterday as the
“woman who could save the fashion industry” and she clearly will not be in the shadows. Daughters Malia and Sasha will grow up right in front of us which reminds many of the JFK days in Washington. Don’t think despite their young age they don’t have influence because J Crew’s website was jammed when people found out the First Daughters were wearing clothes from their kids line. Many were disappointed when they learned that the clothes were especially designed for the girls and are not available….at least not yet.

Obama’s speech to the nation and world yesterday may not have given us a historic line like “ask not what your country can do for you but rather what you can do for your country” but it did set a tone for what’s about to come in his administration. We can only hope that he is the right person to set a new course because we are heading in the wrong direction. All Americans biggest hope should be that Barack Obama does not just go into the history books because of the color of his skin but rather because of the greatness of his presidency.