What Would Lincoln, JFK Say About Obamas Inaugural Speech?
With his right hand in the air and his left hand resting on Abraham Lincoln’s Inaugural bible, Barack H. Obama took the oath of office today. Lincoln’s bible was quite appropriate, as it was said that Obama drew inspiration for his Inaugural speech from Lincoln’s second Inaugural address, as well as John F. Kennedy’s first and only. During Obama’s 18-minute speech, he spoke of our history, how far we have grown as a country, the struggles we face and the good spirit of humanity that will help us through these hard times. “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,” he said in front of the million who braved the cold temperatures in front of Washington’s National Mall. Click here to read the complete speech. In remembrance of this hist
