Kamala Harris Made History At The Inauguration But She Was Not The Only One
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President Biden Channels Abe Lincoln
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“In another January in Washington, on New Year’s Day 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. When he put pen to paper, the president said, ‘If my name ever goes down into history it will be for this act and my whole soul is in it.’ My whole soul is in it. Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this: Bringing America together. Uniting our people. And uniting our nation. I ask every American to join me in this cause.”
He also called on Democrats and Republicans to chart a fresh course by working together. This was to avoid the political division and challenges which had bedevilled the United States over the last four years. You can watch President Biden’s below.
Kamala Harris, Etched in Gold into the Annals of History
Although until now this achievement seemed an impossibility, Kamala’s ascension now holds a beacon of light to women of color. It is a true testament to the strength and possibilities that lie in wait for people—and women indeed—who dare to dream. In her inaugural address, Kamala Harris said,
“In many ways, this moment embodies our character as a nation. It demonstrates who we are. Even in dark times, we not only dream, we do. We not only see what has been, we see what can be. We shoot for the moon, and then we plant our flag on it. Americans are bold, fearless, and ambitious. We are undaunted in our belief that we shall overcome; that we will rise up. This is American aspiration.”
Amanda Gorman reincarnates Maya Angelou
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‘For there is always light,
If only we’re brave enough to see it
If only we are brave enough to be it.’
These golden words of hope were part of Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem. Tailor-made for the occasion, her poem summoned the positive spirit of Americans of all races, genders, and economic classes to believe again in the American Dream.
Although the rendition of her poem was outstanding, Amanda will be remembered much more for being the youngest-ever inaugural poet at 22. Her electrifying performance is an awakening among young black women, reminding them of their power to break bounds. In what seems a tweet of endorsement, Oprah Winfrey lauded Gorman, iterating that Maya Angelou—the 1993 inaugural poet—would be very proud of her.
I have never been prouder to see another young woman rise! Brava Brava, @TheAmandaGorman! Maya Angelou is cheering—and so am I. pic.twitter.com/I5HLE0qbPs
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) January 20, 2021
Watch her render her poem here:
Justice Sotomayor Embodies the Theme of the Day
Still Some Room For President Trump?
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However, on the 8th of Jan 2021, Trump announced in a tweet that he would not be attending his successor’s inauguration, making him the first President in 150 years to skip his successor’s inauguration. Of America’s 46 Commanders-in-Chief to date, only three—John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Johnson—have skipped their successors’ inauguration. All three served just one term. More interestingly, like Trump, all three faced impeachment votes. However, only Johnson and Trump ended up being impeached.
Other Key Moments
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Lady Gaga was also on hand to thrill the audience to her sound. The multi-award-winning singer’s rendition of the United States National Anthem was a joy to watch. We will be watching closely to see how President Joe Biden will unite America. Till then, God bless America.
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