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Yes We Can, a Documentry on Obama

January 20, 2009

Me standing in line around 5:00 am this morning!

Me standing in line around 5:00 am this morning!

Today I recieved the opportunity to witness history. Barack Obama is now the President of the United States! It was a population of about 1.8 million people at the inauguration. Yes of course it was cold, but no one proceeded home before it was over. We woke up at 3:30 in the morning; arrived at 4:45 in the morning. We had to wait in the longest line it took over 4 hours. But it was definitely worth it.

Ironicly I was so excited that it completely wiped out the tiredness. I couldn't see anything because of the crowd, but luckily I had my digital camera. I was able to get the limo's passing by on the way to President Obama being sworn. They were beautiful, bullet proof, and bomb proof. Obama and Bush rode in the same limo "Former and Elected Presidents."
 

Obama's speech was heart warming and speaking the truth even though it might hurt a little. His speech was one of the most powerful speeches ever. He told all of the Americans in the area and waching at home that, we are here, we need to help make are country a better place, that we have to join each other as a nation and not different colors.
 

I felt as if I was going to cry hearing this speech really opened my eyes to a new world. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream, we all know that he is up there saying, "Yes We Can and Yes We Did!"
 

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LaQoia I know you're having a ball in Washington. When you arrive in California thursday night, don't forget the informative words you heard in Washington while you stood there freezing in the mall. You are one of the fortunate 12 who witnessed history on January 20,2009.
 
Deborah 10:54PM 01/21/09
Yes we did. Continue to soak up all the knowledge possible, remember that knowledge is power and with power come responsibility.
 
Michelle 10:29PM 01/21/09
Good job LaQoia, what a wonderful entry. I can't wait for you to get home to tell me about all the places you guys visited in D.C.
 
Mishaun 10:25PM 01/21/09
LaQoia you are truly blessed to have witnessed such a historical event. My heart is so full of love and pride today. God bless our new President Barak Obama and his family. I have told everyone within shouting distance about you and your adventures in Washington D.C. Continue to keep me informed, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
 
Deborah 10:15PM 01/21/09
Hello Ms. Thompson, I'm so envious yet thrilled that you witnessed history along with 1.799 million of your closest team and family. I'm looking forward to your stories when you come back as well as seeing you work to help make it a better america. Have a safe trip home. We'll see you bright and early Thursday.
 
Mr. Jutabha 12:49AM 01/21/09
LaQoia, you will never forget that day. Live by the words that you heard. - Mr. Diaz
 
Mr. Diaz 10:03PM 01/20/09

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LaQoia, Class of 2014

Hi, my name is LaQoia from the class of 2014. I'm a junior (seventh grader) at KIPP Academy of Opportunity middle school in South LA. I am one of the hard working students who has been selected to go to the presidential Inauguration and tour Washington, DC, as a result of my writing a stellar essay! I will be blogging about my leadership development in Washington, DC, each night between January 16th and January 22nd. Feel free to subscribe and get my daily postings! "Be nice. Work hard."

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