The Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States is a historic event for the U.S. and the World.
I can't believe there have been 13 President's in my lifetime.
We got up early today to start watching the presidential inauguration events, beginning with the church service at 7 a.m. our time. And at 7 pm, 12 hours later, our TV is still showing the events of the day. And I presume the balls will be broadcast all during the night. How can the President and the First Lady keep going and going and going.
I have been to Washington, DC many, many time and toured all the government buildings. But I've never seen so many people in one place in my life. I can't imagine standing all morning while waiting for the swearing in. And they all looked so cold. But when interviewed, most said they came today in order to have this memory of seeing the first African American president sworn in.
This young family will bring new life to the White House, much as the Kennedy family did. Young families need good role models. The grandmother will be there to help the little girls grow up as she did her own daughter.
We all love celebreties and today we got to see a lot of them. I especially was moved by the benediction of Rev. Lowry. His prayer was from his heart!
If I got one central message from today's activities: "There is HOPE for everybody and we must all work to achieve all we can and move our country forward."
I can't believe there have been 13 President's in my lifetime.
