20 January 2009
About This Issue
President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address on January 20, 2009.
President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address on January 20, 2009.
Historic. Momentous. Unbelievable. Exciting. Poignant. Joyous.
These are just some of the words used to describe the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2009. But perhaps the most important adjective to describe this transfer of power is “peaceful.” We Americans take for granted that the transition from one president to the next will be peaceful and amicable, but it is important to remember that such is not the case in much of the world.
We are pleased to present these images and words from that special event as a memento to our audiences around the globe.
