Obama Sworn In As 44th President

This blog is for all of those who believe in change...

"Today I say to you that 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."
-Barack Obama

These words are true in the minds of many Americans. Our struggles are causing the economy to fall, prices to rise, and our hopes to vanish. An article by CNN, which you can read by clicking the following link: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2009/01/obamas_inauguration_speech_fir.html?hpid=topnews, restates President Obama's speech that was shared on January 20th, 2009. As I was reading this distinct piece of literature, I began to ponder about the next four, possibly eight, years in which this gentleman will serve and protect our country from treats made upon us. Here are some quotes that caught my eye:
"Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions."
"We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment -- a moment that will define a generation -- it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all."
"Let it be told to the future world ... that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive... that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet it."

In the second article, posted by The Washington Post http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2009/01/obamas_inauguration_speech_fir.html?hpid=topnews, the author, Chris Cillizza, sums up the same speech. He proclaims that it was "almost entirely free of campaign style rhetoric or obvious applause lines," and "grounded heavily in the series of historical events that led to (him) being sworn in as the nation's 44th president." Mr. Cillizza also mentions a few keen statements made by Obama, like "For us, they (members of the military) toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth. For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn." He gives the main ideas of the Presidents speech, including racial matters, connections to history, and the mood of the invocation.

Overall, I believe that Obama's speech was one for the record books. Although most critics believe otherwise, I feel he did a tremendous job about stating that America needs to change. I agree 110% with Barack, and I am strongly looking forward to the next four to eight years of my life, knowing that he will lead us to prosperity; knowing that he will roll with the punches and come out victoriously; knowing that I will continue to follow the rights that our forefathers risked everything for... "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Yes, We Can.
Change.