Today as the world watched Barack Hussein Obama became the first African-American U.S. President (number 44 to be exact), and the fifth youngest ever elected.
Obama along with his Vice-President Joe Biden, won the general election with 365 Electoral Votes beating their opponents John McCain and Sarah Palin by at least 95 more votes than the 270 necessary to step into the Oval office.
Millions have decided to brave the Cold weather for the opportunity to personally witness such a Magnificent event in History.
No doubt Obama's Inauguration represents a milestone once unimaginable in a nation still plagued with racial issues since its founding and where segregation is still being practiced in many Southern states, especially within their Public School systems.
His election also pays homage to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a slain Civil Rights Leader most famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech given at the Lincoln Memorial during the Civil Rights March on Washington, DC August 28, 1963.
The swearing in ceremony took place right outside the U.S. Capitol, with the use of Lincoln's bible.
After repeating this Oath he will step into history as did his predecessors:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
The President and new first lady are expected to stroll down Pennsylvania Avenue as a gesture of thanks to his constituents.
Security will be extremely tight as more than two million people are expected to attend.
Mr. President God Bless you and your family.
We wish you well Sir.
President Obama takes the Oath of Office.
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