Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Linkin' One Generation To Another
One Illinois son connects to another as Obama uses Lincoln's Bible to be sworn in as the 44th president.
Some might see this as an example of Obama "arrogance" -- putting himself up there with Lincoln.
On the contrary, this keeps with Obama's attempt to try unifying the country during difficult times. Besides, as someone who implicitly embodies America's moving forward from its racially divided past, this is poignant and most appropriate symbolism.
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Some might see this as an example of Obama "arrogance" -- putting himself up there with Lincoln.
On the contrary, this keeps with Obama's attempt to try unifying the country during difficult times. Besides, as someone who implicitly embodies America's moving forward from its racially divided past, this is poignant and most appropriate symbolism.
Labels: Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, inauguration, race
