Volume 11 , Issue 4

A Historical Journey - Jan. 20, 2009

"On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord." -- 44th President of United States of America, January 20, 2009.

Our 44th President Barack H. Obama spoke some very powerful words this last Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at his inauguration. We all need to read and think about ... seriously! Other Oklahoman's have said after they returned from Washington, DC and the inauguration, "It was just awesome! You could just feel the power, energy and enthusiam. We were dressed for tempertures in the 20's & 30's and did not get cold. There was no wind like we have in Oklahoma."

One point the 44th President made toward the end of his inaugural speech was, "What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task."

The President also stated, "We remain a young nation, but in the words of scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness."

In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, President Obama stated, "We understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned! Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America."

Our 44th President Barack H. Obama spoke to America and the entire World Tuesday, January 20, 2009 to let our neighbors across the oceans know, "To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist ..... America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more."

If you have extra time on your hands and need something constructive to do, go out and volunteer your time to make America more respected. VOLUNTEER! Be socially constructive ... NOT destructive! You will notice in the column on the right there are links to different Volunteer organizations under the the "Community Activity" link. Surely you can find something amongst those links that fits your talents so that you might give back to your Community, State and Nation! Together we can do it! With Unity we can survive anything. Be Constructive -- NOT Destructive!
  |  View or Add Comments (1 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

---