I'm proud to be an American! What an amazing day this is! The way in which our country hands over power is truly something powerful. I watched President Obama, Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden and his wife Jill walked former President Bush and Laura Bush to the helicopter that would take them away. There they all stood standing waving goodbye. It had me in tears. This is why I love my country. This is a great place and now is the time to make it even greater.
The benediction given by Joseph Lowery was brilliant. Here are his closing words!
"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get back, when brown can stick around -- (laughter) -- when yellow will be mellow -- (laughter) -- when the red man can get ahead, man -- (laughter) -- and when white will embrace what is right."
Posted by brandon at January 20, 2009 12:30 PM