I couldn’t articulate it last night but “A New Birth of Freedom” some what sums up what I’m feeling…
I am already packing my bags and ready to go to Washington DC in January for the inauguration…I don’t even have a plane ticket yet but I’ve got friends in the area willing to open their homes so that I can witness history with them. My grandmother and her sisters are over joyed and planning to take the trip too.
I just got this in my email:
Senator Feinstein Announces 2009 Inaugural Theme
“A New Birth of Freedom”
SAN FRANCISCO – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), today announced the theme for the 2009 presidential inaugural.
“A New Birth of Freedom,” commemorates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The words come from the Gettysburg address, and express Lincoln’s hope that the sacrifice of those who died to preserve the nation shall lead to “a new birth of freedom” for our nation.
The inaugural theme, which was selected by Senator Feinstein and the members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, will be woven through the inaugural ceremonies. The theme is traditionally linked to a major anniversary, and in her announcement Feinstein spoke of the appropriateness of the chosen theme to our present day circumstances, particularly in light of the historic election of Senator Barack Obama.
In addition to Senator Feinstein, the members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies include: Senator Bob Bennett, Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer; and House Republican Leader John Boehner.
“At a time when our country faces major challenges at home and abroad, it is appropriate to revisit the words of President Lincoln, who strived to bring the nation together by appealing to ‘the better angels of our nature’,” Feinstein said. “It is especially fitting to celebrate the words of Lincoln as we prepare to inaugurate the first African-American president of the United States.”
“On January 20, as President-elect Obama takes the oath of office, he will look across the National Mall toward the Lincoln Memorial, where many of the sixteenth president’s immortal words are inscribed. Although some inaugural traditions have changed since Lincoln’s time, the swearing-in ceremony continues to symbolize the ideals of renewal, continuity, and unity that he so often expressed.”
I’ll See You There 
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15 Responses to “A New Birth of Freedom”
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Yes We Did! Everytime I read that I get chills…Obama is amazing. His message is inspiring to so many. And… Are you really packing your bags? You are so lucky. I wish I could afford the trip. I will be praying for you travels.
With Love
KJ
Marenda, you worked so hard for this. As always, I applaud your dedication and wish that others would see how much getting involved really does matter!
I was downtown Chi for the acceptance speech from Mr. Obama. It was electric to say the least. People were screaming and crying with joy. It was incredible to see.
He has a lot ahead of him and I can see him already taking control of our country and steering the ship the right way.
Vic
Yep, this was a victory. It was great and interesting fight and Obama won that. I think he will be able to change some US moods and concentrate more on national economy than on eastern policy.
But anyway we will live we will see
It is/was a very exciting time for our country. Watching his acceptance speech was incredibly powerful. I really like the unity and comradery that everyone at the event seemed to show one another.
Grant Park was amazing! Now however comes the real test of his leadership. Excited to see what the future has in store for us!
I think the words aren’t important, but rather who says them, how he says them, and why he says them. The world will understand that discussion of freedom from Obama’s mouth is 180 degrees different from Bush reading the word from a telemprompter.
a New beginning and A new challenge that will be encounter until the New leader will run the country..God bless for them and good luck to their plans.
barack obama is new hope for my country!
Lucky you, Marenda! Good luck and may you have a wonderful travel. Cheers to a new beginning for everybody!
What do we (Americans) expect Mr. Obama to do? How, aside from the obvious, is his election by the people going to make a difference in our day to day lives? Don't get me wrong I believe he'll be a fine President and I back him 100% but I'm not sure what we are supposed to expect of the man. He is after all just a human and sometimes I fear he'll get crushed by the expectations the world piles on him.
Hai Marenda ….g8 applauds for ur dedication.
leaders make the country run..new leader will always bring new hopes..barack obama is new hope of america and hope he will do wonders
barack obama is great black president of UAS. also the greatest one in history of us i hope.
I think it's a great thing in the history of the US and the world that Obama became president. It's only been a year though but we'll see how it goes. It's definitely a step in the right direction though…
John