A Historic Day for the US

[Kathy Ellen]

Thank you Bez for putting this thread up

I am indeed a proud American and loved the beauty of the day

[Sheryl]

Originally Posted by Kindle

The outfit was lemon yellow wool overlaid with white lace. It was lovely on her.

I dunno, it just looked like an outfit an older woman would wear. And the channel I was watching, the commentators was stating it was gold brocade.

V.P' biden's wife was dressed very nice to me.

[AussiePam]

And you helped make it a very special and wonderful day for your class, Kathy!!! One they will always remember. As I will too !!!

[Bez]

Apparently the President & Vice President have repeated their 'oaths' today because they 'fluffed it' a bit on 'The Day'.

Seems like they have got down to work very quickly......I think Obama's a bit of a workaholic.

I am just reading his book 'The audacity of hope'. It's quite hard work probably because I'm not familiar with the American Political System...but I'm learning....and enjoying !

I think I'm going to read 'Dreams from my Father' next.....anyone else read these books ?

[AussiePam]

Not yet, Bez - but soon I hope too. You're an inspiration!!!

[Bez]

Originally Posted by oscar

I didn't watch it. There was a far more interesting documentary on JFK on another channel.

I recorded this documentary and watched it yesterday.......it really showed events from the INSIDE .....very very interesting. I was 17 when he was killed and often wonder how he would have fared had he lived.

[Bez]

Originally Posted by AussiePam

Not yet, Bez - but soon I hope too. You're an inspiration!!!

When you're retired and the weather's awful.....a good book's the best way to pass the time. Keeps the old brain working Pam !

[Bez]

For anyone interested in such things, these are good websites........

Welcome to the White House

USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal

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Number10.gov.uk

UK Parliament - Parliament Home Page

The Scottish Parliament - Homepage

Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru | The Welsh Assembly Government

Northern Ireland Assembly Home Page

[WonderWendy3]

I watched the whole day of events from 8:30am to 5pm...My desk sits right under a TV that is to be turned onto a news channel at all times in the event of another terriorst attack. (that is what I was told when I got hired for the job-honest)

I have to say that I enjoyed watching it all happen, I am not a Obama fan, I didn't vote for him, and to be completely honest...I don't trust him. ....BUT....I did find him to be sincere and humble. I felt bad for him when he didn't repeat the oath right away, and to find out later, the man that was delivering the oath said it wrong and they had to re-do it later....

I liked his speech and he is a very convincing speaker. I just hope that he can live up to all of his promises. I actually wondered how he and Michelle were finding the energy....they had to be tired!

As for Michelle's dress, I thought it was very pretty, it did remind me of curtains at first and I thought of an old Carol Burnette episode where she makes fun a of Gone with the Wind scene....anyway... I was wondering how her feet were feeling at the end of the day!! I would've been whining for sure! She is a very pretty lady, they make a gorgeous couple...of course that isn't a requirment for our Presidency though....

[Kindle]

Originally Posted by Bez

For anyone interested in such things, these are good websites........

Welcome to the White House

USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal

**********************

Number10.gov.uk

UK Parliament - Parliament Home Page

The Scottish Parliament - Homepage

Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru | The Welsh Assembly Government

Northern Ireland Assembly Home Page

Thanks Bez. I've bookmarked them for quick reference. They'll be a good source for helping to understand some of the posts made on FG.