What a glorious day it was today!!! President Barack Obama became our 44th President of the United States. He is our first African American President, which is historical. It has brought us all together. There were about 1.9 million people in Washington D.C. to witness his taking the oath of office. Aretha Franklin sang a tune in this hideous outfit that had this big bow on her hat. It was so funny!
I watched the whole days events over the internet at work. Penny, Linda, the nurses, etc. were also watching the festivities. It was quite a momentous occasion.
I liked the fact that the Obamas got out of the car during the parade to walk. That was pretty cool.
I learned today that it is tradition for the outgoing president to be escorted by the new president to his plane. The Bush's were headed back to Texas for a welcome home celebration.
President Obama and his wife had a first ever Neighborhood Ball, in which the public could attend. That would have been fun to go to. They danced their first dance as President and First Lady. She had on a beautiful white gown.
Ted Kennedy collapsed at the luncheon earlier and had to be sent to the Washington hospital. From the news reports, he is doing well.
God Bless America!
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment