Obama Takes Oath of Office: Various Reads

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Boston Globe: 'Hope over fear' 2009-01-20 "On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord."

Salon: The Obama era starts now 2009-01-20

By most measures of public opinion, Obama will come into office with more goodwill built up with his constituents than any of his recent predecessors.

Reuters: OBAMA PLEDGES NEW START WITH MUSLIMS 2009-01-20

President Barack Obama promised a new start with the Muslim world in his inauguration address on Tuesday.

International Herald Tribune: Obama steps to door of White House — and history 2009-01-20

Barack Obama was poised to step into history by becoming the United States' first black president Tuesday, bringing a message of hope to a nation battered by recession, weary of war and hungry for change after eight years of George W. Bush in the White House.

Irish Independent: America holding its breath for new era to begin 2009-01-20

After George W Bush's painfully long lame-duck period in office, most Americans cannot wait for Barack Obama's inauguration and he will take office today with approval ratings of 80pc.

Consortium News: Historical Mystery of Bush's Presidency 2009-01-20

Even on Inauguration Day 2009, as most Americans rejoice that Bush’s disastrous presidency is finally heading into the history books, there should be reflection on how this catastrophe could have befallen the United States – and on who else was responsible.

Seattle Post Intelligencer: Thomas: Let's hope Obama doesn't blow it 2009-01-20

Even before taking office, Obama has evoked more national support, excitement and high hopes than many of his predecessors. On the other hand, few have faced more problems at the outset of his presidency -- two wars and a depressed economy with 7.2 percent jobless rate.

In addition, keep in mind all the work we still need to do on the death penalty in the USA, after President Obama's magnificant speech on Civil Rights and the many references to Dr. Martin Luther King, this shouldn't be too far away from the concerns of the White House...

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