President Obama's Inaugural Speech

Introduction

The inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th leader of the United States took place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The issue of bad economy was raised by him. He said “Our economy is awfully dwindled, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective malfunction to make hard choices and arrange the territory for a new age”. Bristow (2009) p.20-50

“I stand here today humbled by the task before us, appreciative for the believe you have bestowed, mindful of the forfeitures conveyed by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service ...