Presidential Inauguration Speech
Presidential Inauguration Speech
January 20, 2009
United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and co-operation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms.
At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we, the people, have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents.
Pre-Inauguration Welcome Concert Speech
Pre-Inauguration Welcome Concert Speech
January 18, 2009
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
I want to thank all the speakers and performers for reminding us, through song and through words, just what it is that we love about America. And I want to thank all of you for braving the cold and the crowds and traveling in some cases thousands of miles to join us here today. Welcome to Washington, and welcome to this celebration of American renewal.
Time Magazine Person Of The Year
Time Magazine’s
2008 Person of the Year
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
Why History Can’t Wait
By David Von Drehle
You probably sat in a fancier conference room the last time you refinanced or heard a pitch about life insurance. There’s a table, some off-brand mesh office chairs, a bookcase that looks as if it had been put together with an Allen wrench and instructions in Swedish.
To reach this room, you pass through a cubicle farm lightly populated by quiet young people. Either they have just arrived or they are just leaving, because their desks are almost bare. The place has a vaguely familiar feel to it, this air of transient shabbiness and nondescriptitude. You can’t quite put your finger on it …
“It’s like the set of The Office,” someone offers.
Barack Obama -The First Black President Of The USA – Newspapers From Around The World
November 5th, 2008
Obama Elected First Black President Of The United States
Newspaper Covers From Around The World
Victory Speech
Election Night Presidential Victory Speech
November 4th, 2008
Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
