"... This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed - why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath ..." Barack Obama 1/20/09
I had the great pleasure of working on inauguration day and Avery did her very best in trying to transition to the next room "toddler 2". On our way home we listened to NPR and were fortunate enough to be driving home as they replayed President Obama's inaugural speech. The above line had stood out to me this morning when I watched the speech at work in a hallway with many others crowded to watch one of few available televisions. It stood out to me in the car because as the crowds' applause rang through, the tiny little 18 month old hands in my backseat could be heard clapping with the crowd. What a day!
For another amazing image, please visit my sister's blog. Absolutely precious.
1 comment:
that is a great quote from yesterday. there were so many quotes and images from yesterday that will resonate throughout the years. i am glad my niece understands the importance of having exceptional leaders as opposed to mediocre decision-makers. she is so bright and gifted herself. love y'all.
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