Today we had that quintessential American process, the transition of power from one President to another. By taking the oath of office today Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States.
In my life time there have been many remarkable events, though some times it has been hard to recognize the potential historical impact while in the moment. With the first black President starting office today it’s hard to ignore the sense of history in the making.
I say this not because I’m a raging Democrat (I’m not) or that I agree with all of President Obama’s policies (I don’t). I say this because of a hope that this says something about our culture and society. That the grade school philosophy that in this country anyone can ascend to the highest office of government is more than just hollow words, it is indeed a statement of fact.