January 20th, 2009 is a day in Americas history that will never be forgotten. On this day the first Arican American President was sworn into office. I witnessed the event on television and the experience was just as electrifying as if I was standing in the blistering cold in our nations capital. Early this morning President Bush and the first lady welcomed President elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle into Washington. Michelle brought a gift and they all spoke over coffee. The moral was high among all who call themselves Americans and we rallied behind our future President as he spoke straight forward with truth, wisdom, and vision.
Washington D.C has been the center of attention this last week because of the antisipation of the historic inagural day. People from all around the world went to celebrate the rise of America's new leader, President Barack Obama. The day was complete with the swearing into his position, a parade, and many elite balls that commemorated this special moment. The thrill that came along with the first African American being President is something that blacks around the world have felt since his win over Senator Clinton. African Americans are proud and joyful to speak about the great change that has come to America and our potential as a people to become whatever we dream big enough to be.
I have heard and seen things in the past that have helped African Americans get to this level in society but to be able to witness first hand the swearing in of the first African American is something I will never forget. I was never taught to limit myself to what other blacks have done before me, but instead to use there progress as stepping stones to create my own dreams. This day in history will forever be cherished.
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