"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.
On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.
On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.
We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness."
-- excerpt from President Barack Obama's inaugural speech, January 20, 2009
Barack Obama took the oath of office using the Bible that Abraham Lincoln used at his inauguration in 1871.
Love and Friendship
Malia and Sasha...adorable
The First Family
January 20, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden
President and Mrs. Obama
Buh Bye!!!
Wish I could say we'll miss you, but....we won't!
