That’s how long it takes to change the Commander-in-Chief of this country and move the responsibilities of the President from one person to another. I watched the inauguration of Barack Obama with interest, although admittedly, I have not been an Obama “fan” or supporter. The mass of humanity that filled Washington was impressive. The flags waving in the wind were beautiful and moving. I must admit, I did watch with an increasing feeling of hope.
It has really taken many decades for our country to elect an African/American president but the change of power itself happens at exactly 12 noon on the 20th day of January. It’s not really as quickly as a blink when, looking back, I thought the last two years of political advertisements, backstabbing and name calling would never end. I certainly never thought I would see an African/American president in my lifetime but I wonder how many people ever thought they would see the end of slavery or women allowed to vote in their lifetime.
It is the first dayof a new Presidency which takes place every four years. But the feeling in the country is unlike anything that has happened in recent memory. With luck and hard work the feeling of exhuberance and hope may turn itself into positive change.
Obama’s speech was really good; i appreciate his candor and general classiness