Because of the pandemic and security issues, yesterday's inauguration was unlike any we have ever seen, but the transition occurred smoothly and, thank goodness, without incident.
The night before a short but moving ceremony was held in front of the Lincoln Memorial in memory of those who have died from COVID. At the end 400 lights were turned on along the Reflecting Pool to represent the more than 400,000 people that we have lost in this country.
During the ceremony, I put a lit candle in my window.
The next day, I watched Kamala Harris and Joseph Biden sworn in as Vice-President and President of the United States.
I do not think that President Biden's Inaugural Speech had any phrases that will go down in the history books such as ""Ask not what your country can do for you..." or "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself". However. it was intelligent and rational, forceful yet compassionate. It was a speech worthy of a world leader, and it made me proud to call him President of my country.
The problems that the new administration faces are enormous, but at least we can face the future with a sense of optimism.
Biden's COVID memorial ceremony at the Reflecting Pool was quite moving.
ReplyDeleteI wish him and VP Harris all the luck in the world. They sure will need it.
That being said, we may get through this after all. A good day for the stock market, and a historic inauguration as well.
Hopefully with someone competent in the White House who actually believes in science, the vaccines will be produced and distributed much more efficiently and quickly.
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