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Historians' roundup: Barack Obama's inaugural address
[Editor's note: We invited some of the historians who have worked on our Milestone Documents encyclopedias to share their opinions about Barack Obama's inaugural address. Below are their comments.]
Joan E. Cashin
Ohio State University
President Obama’s inaugural speech was sober, honest, and serious–appropriate for the tremendous problems the country faces. It was a speech by a mature [...]
In the News: Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address
January 20, 2009
My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.
I thank President Bush for his service to our nation as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now [...]
