How History Shapes Barack Obama's Inauguration

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i really liked all ur speeches and i really glad dat u became ur president and i am looking foward 2 u setting good things 4 this ecomy and i love and respect all the things michelle obmama do and i am only 11 and i am very excited about the first balck president

Miracle of MD 9:28PM February 10, 2009

yayayayayaya barrraaaccckkkk obama iz so hot cant believe he's gon 2 b a pres hiz daughters or omfg so prreeetttyy luv dem lol lmfao xoxo bye

Amanee Thabet of MI 9:23PM February 09, 2009

yayayayayaya barrraaaccckkkk obama iz so hot cant believe he's gon 2 b a pres hiz daughters or omfg so prreeetttyy luv dem lol lmfao xoxo bye

Amanee Thabet of MI 9:23PM February 09, 2009

finally a black president
woah woah
happy
p.s
im only 14 and i care this muchh bout this
~ASHLEY aNN bURGESSS

Ashley Burgress of LA 6:04PM February 05, 2009

I received my invitation to the inauguration yesterday which I am unable to entertain but it gave me a "Mr. Smith" moment to reflect on the signifigance of the gesture. Many years ago I had the opportunity to visit the Lincoln Memorial at midnight to capture the ambiance of greatness and sense of purpose so well portrayed in Capra's movie. While unable to attend the inauguration at present it is my deep desire to once again have that moment when I can once again bind with my nation in the privacy and intimacy of the midnight hour. It may sound corny yet made me realize the significance of our nation and the flag which represents us all. The blood toil and tears of the red stripes, the pure intent of our founders in the white and the promise of opportunity in the blue as the sky's the limit to all we as Americans can accomplish. While I cannot join the masses to celebrate this great day in person, in spirit I shall be there, standing at Uncle Abe's feet, reveling at the promise of our great nation.

Ray Fisher of NM 11:35AM January 11, 2009