I was moved to tears many times during the Inauguration of Barack Obama as our 44th President of these United States of America. (Including when I first saw Arethra Franklin's hat, or was that an escaped float from the parade?)
I was touched by seeing all our living retired Presidents and the outgoing President provide an honorable and peaceful transition. I told our boys how incredible and special this is, to have a transition of power without bloodshed and that this is not taken for granted across our southern borders in Mexico. Tears streamed down my face when I felt the impact of an individual who was considered "3/5" of a human when the U.S. Constitution was written, now holds the highest office in the land, well, it took my breath away. Anyone who has felt the sting of prejudice for any reason (and that means everybody) has reason to celebrate the election of a Biracial Commander In Chief.
It is wonderful to be part of this challenging and celebratory moment in history. It's been a long time since we as a nation's people or citizens of the world celebrated together. It seems that the only things that have united people have been disasters, like 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina. We do have disasters on our hands, the financial meltdown, healthcare crisis, environmental degradation, you name it. But I felt a lightening of these burdens as I felt a sense of togetherness and hope for a better day.
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Ah, yes, I couldn't agree more!
For once I feel interested in politics, rather than disheartened. I do appreciate that President Obama's first Executive Orders had to do with ethics. That's probably a good place to start.
The hat was a bit much. My first thoughts were that it should have been green with a big red bow...It looked like something you would have hung on the door at xmas *giggle*
I am right there with you! What a beautiful moment in history. I'm waiting for more moments like this when women, gay and lesbian individuals, etc. will all stand forward and break down those barriers.
Ditto, ditto, ditto.
Aaah. I couldn't even talk about George and Laura leaving because I was so emotional about it and couldn't put it into words. Then you go and do it for me. That's it. It was so peaceful. That is amazing! Our country is amazing!
My first instinct was lose the hat - but it's Aretha - plus that was the color of my all time favorite winter coat ala Jackie Kennedy. So I addapted to it very quickly.
I have never before been moved to tears during an inauguration - this one though - how could we not! What an exceptionally proud day for everyone!
i started crying from the moment my hubby turned on the tv...it was the first time in YEARS i've been proud to be an americn. i gazed at all the faces, all the different colors and shapes and sizes and i thought... for the very first time in a very long time... yes, this IS my country. and amen to shelby who said she wants to see that all women can claim our power in peace...
It is a great moment in history that's for sure! (That hat, it must have been an escaped float!)
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