I was in front of the TV yesterday since 5:30am, my time, and I almost shut off the TV, but having had lived in Virginia for more than 25 years, I had to watch them and I was very impressed!!
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Lisa in Katy
Actually, if you read Mrs. Obama's lips around the 1:30 mark in the video, she seems to be saying "That's amazing." and the President nods. I'm not sure that's what she said, but having marched in a few parades myself, I will say that their lines are amazingly straight. The song, Oh Shenandoah, is very appropriate. Not only does it have meaning for Virginia, it was a favorite of escaped slaves. Here's the wikipedia link to its history and signficance. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh_Shenandoah
VikiVix
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What a blessing he and his beautiful family is!! Great to see a younger leader for our country! Just what we need!!
Very impressive. Thanks for the link
I really have been restraining myself, but I think this thread is going to start a flame war.
I am a little late with this, but I appreciated seeing Justice Roberts administer the oath of office. If you think about it, there is an important message there. Despite the small mistakes, these are two brilliant minds. Each of them was chosen as editor of the Harvard Law Review. Each of them turned their backs on substantial sums of money in order to devote their lives to public service.
In terms of their politics, they could hardly be more different. And yet, even so, each seemed to appreciate and honor the other. We who are taking part in this discussion can hardly have greater political differences than these two men. I hope they can be an inspiration for the rest of the country, and I have certainly appreciated our discussion so far.
In terms of their politics, they could hardly be more different. And yet, even so, each seemed to appreciate and honor the other. We who are taking part in this discussion can hardly have greater political differences than these two men. I hope they can be an inspiration for the rest of the country, and I have certainly appreciated our discussion so far.
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Lisa in Katy
What? Do you have something to say about Karlynn and me not shaving our legs and only showing a fraction of our left ankles? I promise to start doing Karlynn's left ankle aerobics if that will help!
Seriously, this is NOT a post about politics. It's about the inauguration itself.
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Karlynn
And each of them flubbed the oath of office so they had to have a "do over" today just in case.
hensylee
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I watched it all and was thrilled to pieces!
hensylee
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation
Moments ago, in his first official act since taking the oath of office, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation, calling on Americans to serve one another and our common purpose on this National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation. Check it out below, or read it on the WhiteHouse.gov proclamations page.
NATIONAL DAY OF RENEWAL AND RECONCILIATION, 2009
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As I take the sacred oath of the highest office in the land, I am humbled by the responsibility placed upon my shoulders, renewed by the courage and decency of the American people, and fortified by my faith in an awesome God.
We are in the midst of a season of trial. Our Nation is being tested, and our people know great uncertainty. Yet the story of America is one of renewal in the face of adversity, reconciliation in a time of discord, and we know that there is a purpose for everything under heaven.
On this Inauguration Day, we are reminded that we are heirs to over two centuries of American democracy, and that this legacy is not simply a birthright -- it is a glorious burden. Now it falls to us to come together as a people to carry it forward once more.
So in the words of President Abraham Lincoln, let us remember that: "The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 20, 2009, a National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation, and call upon all of our citizens to serve one another and the common purpose of remaking this Nation for our new century.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation
Moments ago, in his first official act since taking the oath of office, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation, calling on Americans to serve one another and our common purpose on this National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation. Check it out below, or read it on the WhiteHouse.gov proclamations page.
NATIONAL DAY OF RENEWAL AND RECONCILIATION, 2009
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As I take the sacred oath of the highest office in the land, I am humbled by the responsibility placed upon my shoulders, renewed by the courage and decency of the American people, and fortified by my faith in an awesome God.
We are in the midst of a season of trial. Our Nation is being tested, and our people know great uncertainty. Yet the story of America is one of renewal in the face of adversity, reconciliation in a time of discord, and we know that there is a purpose for everything under heaven.
On this Inauguration Day, we are reminded that we are heirs to over two centuries of American democracy, and that this legacy is not simply a birthright -- it is a glorious burden. Now it falls to us to come together as a people to carry it forward once more.
So in the words of President Abraham Lincoln, let us remember that: "The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 20, 2009, a National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation, and call upon all of our citizens to serve one another and the common purpose of remaking this Nation for our new century.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
hensylee
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I did, too. And when I heard the costs of them, I was even more impressed. In this time of economic depression, it's very fitting that she set the stage for the rest of us. She appears to be confident with whatever she wears.
Besides that, she made two designers very famous.
hensylee
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Nice to know I was not the only one concerned about the "I' thing. Happy to hear 'we'.
it is nice they thought about the economy for the dress, but 150 million for the day?
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Wise
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I find that cost appalling. I hope he does well, but that is a pitiful start. IMHO.
I think what's even more appalling is a large portion of that cost was a necessary expenditure for the president and the new administration's security. It's sad.
Ross
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When I saw all those people out there and all the opportunities that may have been exploited, I can see where a great deal of cost comes into play. That was just the immediate area and not talking about the 10 miles surrounding it.
I take most things from media matter with a grain of salt, I used to get their emails, but read things I knew to be untrue
..$160 million is just ..another "malignant myth"
..$160 million is just ..another "malignant myth"
Thanks for posting the link Mary..
"The federal government spent $115 million dollars for the 2005 inauguration. Keep in mind, that $115 million price tag was separate from the money Bush backers bundled to put on the inauguration festivities. For that, they raised $42 million. So the bottom line for Bush's 2005 inauguration, including the cost of security? That's right, $157 million.
Unless the Obama inauguration tab (including security) ends up costing $630 million, we can safely say it certainly won't cost four times what the Bush bash did in 2005. And unless the Obama inauguration tab (including security) runs to $257 million, we can safely say the event won't cost $100 million more than Bush's, as Fox & Friends claimed.
So, for now, can the press and partisans please stop peddling this malignant myth?"
Yes, isn't it sad that most of the money was spent for security for BOTH the Bush and Obama inaugurations. The city of San Antonio sent about 60 police officers and I'm sure they were joined by thousands nationwide.
What we have now, in this hardest of times, is hope and change. I was so pleased to see Senator John McCain join the ranks and express his desire to end partisanship by pushing for approval of our new Secretary of State. I was grossly disappointed in our own Texas Senator Cornyn who was one of only two votes against the nomination of Senator Clinton for the post.
We hosted an inauguration party in our home and had a great time with fellow Democrats in our little town. It was truly a day where history was made and America is on the mend.
..$160 million is just ..another "malignant myth"
Thanks for posting the link Mary..
"The federal government spent $115 million dollars for the 2005 inauguration. Keep in mind, that $115 million price tag was separate from the money Bush backers bundled to put on the inauguration festivities. For that, they raised $42 million. So the bottom line for Bush's 2005 inauguration, including the cost of security? That's right, $157 million.
Unless the Obama inauguration tab (including security) ends up costing $630 million, we can safely say it certainly won't cost four times what the Bush bash did in 2005. And unless the Obama inauguration tab (including security) runs to $257 million, we can safely say the event won't cost $100 million more than Bush's, as Fox & Friends claimed.
So, for now, can the press and partisans please stop peddling this malignant myth?"
Yes, isn't it sad that most of the money was spent for security for BOTH the Bush and Obama inaugurations. The city of San Antonio sent about 60 police officers and I'm sure they were joined by thousands nationwide.
What we have now, in this hardest of times, is hope and change. I was so pleased to see Senator John McCain join the ranks and express his desire to end partisanship by pushing for approval of our new Secretary of State. I was grossly disappointed in our own Texas Senator Cornyn who was one of only two votes against the nomination of Senator Clinton for the post.
We hosted an inauguration party in our home and had a great time with fellow Democrats in our little town. It was truly a day where history was made and America is on the mend.
