"Turning the page on years of war and recession, President Barack Obama summoned a divided nation Monday to act with "passion and dedication" to broaden equality and prosperity at home, nurture democracy around the world and combat global warming as he embarked on a second term before a vast and cheering crowd that spilled down the historic National Mall."
President
Barack Obama took the Oath for Office for the second time this past Monday,
January 21, 2013. Monday was Martin Luther King Day, making this historical
event even more meaningful. Martin Luther King died fighting for African
American's equality, and having an African American President for two terms, is
a sign growth.
Having President Obama talk about gay rights
in his speech was also a great sign that things are changing for the better,
and people are becoming more accepting. I was very surprised, proud and an
emotional mess.
President
Obama has a lot of problems to solve, and it is going to continue to be a
challenge. In his speech he talked about broadening equality. It made me think
of Du Boise and Hughes and how they would agree that the word, “broaden” was
adequate.
My
hope is that the President can find a way to work with Congress, and that the
parties get somewhat unified to make the improvements that we desperately need.
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