Growing-up I always loved my dad’s story about watching man land on the moon. As a nine-year-old, he was captivated by the image of Lance Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin bouncing around on the moon’s rocky surface. I always wondered if I’d get to tell my kids about watching history happen.
September 11th is a day we’ll all tell our kids about, but today is a day that I recall with a smile. A day I shed tears not of sorrow but of pride. I don’t care what side of the aisle you’re on; it was pretty cool to watch America welcome it’s first black president.
What I found most striking was the crowd. From what I’ve seen and read they were peaceful, respectful and shockingly happy for people that had been sitting in freezing weather since before dawn. There was a truly unified feeling radiating from the capital, and I felt it all the way in Tampa, FL.
In case you missed his first presidential address, you can catch it on CNN.com. They’ve got video and text versions.
The Tampa Tribune followed some local students as they witnessed history.
The St. Pete Times visited local watch parties to get perspectives from Tampa Bay residents.
If you don’t support our new president’s politics, consider celebrating this historical event buy supporting his call to service. Obama has spoken several times encouraging Americans to get involved in their communities. He might represent a much needed change to many Americans, but no one can change a nation on his or her own. Find a local service project that suits you through Hands on Tampa Bay or at www.volunteermatch.org.
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