The Oath
The Dove
First Dance
Carol and Molly
What a thrilling, joyful day! We had a small gathering of friends over for a viewing party and toasted the President and our nation.
I am always moved by the inauguration of the President. It is a tribute to the enduring power of our democratic institutions and the Constitution. The peaceful transition of power every four years is a model for the entire world. But, this inauguration was very moving since it took place on anniversary of Martin Luther King's birthday and because it was so inclusive. President Obama's inaugural address was bold and principled, truer to his progressive ideals than the first. Frequently he repeated the phrase, "We, the people..." Much of the speech focused on unity and equality. One of the most significant lines that will be quoted for generations linked Seneca Falls, Selma and Stonewall as battlefields for equal rights.
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