This was the first inauguration that I have ever watched. Obama is now the 44th president of the united states. It is pretty cool to think that I voted in a monumental election such as this.
Obama's speech was very powerful; he uses words in a way that he appeals to everyone. His voice fills the air. He did stumble on the actual oath, but that kinda thing happens. The priest stumbled too trying to get it straitened out.
The woman who was reciting the poem was professional... but she sounded machine-like. Though I did really enjoy the reverend's speech. He likes rhythms. "when yella will be mella, when the red man can get ahead man."
I did think that they drew it out a bit. I realize that it is nice to have Obama walk Bush out of the White House, but I don't want to watch 20 minutes of it.