The Harriet Tubman African American Museum located in Macon, Georgia

Presidential Inauguration Day

January 20^th, 2009 - the day of the Presidential Inauguration for Barack Obama

What does this day mean to you?

As a crowd of over 150 people gathered at the Tubman African American Museum to watch the Presidential Inauguration live on the big screen, we asked several people to share in their own words, what this day means to them.

 

 

 “I am here at the Tubman Museum, to witness this great day and to be a part of this great history of ours.” – Carolyn Ogletre

 

 

 

 

 

 “I could not feel any more wonderful today. The historic nature of today is powerful. There is hope that we will take our nation to its fullest potential. Obama is a brilliant man, full of unselfishness.” – Dr. Linda Grynkewich

 

 

 

 

 “In some ways, this is the fulfillment of the Civil Rights Movement. It began with Jim Crow and today it continues with our first African American President. This is pretty momentous.” – Rabbi Larry Slesinger

 

 

 

 

 “Today means a lot of things to me. It is a step forward. It is so great to see so many people, of so many different backgrounds, come together. This is a sign of the hope that we as a nation need right now.” – Slim, DJ for 97.9FM

 

 

 

 “This will be the first president that my two-year-old baby sister will remember.” – Meghan Register

 

 

 

 

 

“This is a wonderful day. The dream is alive. I wanted to much to be a part of it, so I took the day off of work and chose to come to the Tubman Museum.” – Aree Tylee Worthen

 

 

 

 

 “This is a day of atonement for me, for the world. History is being made today. I don’t see color today. It’s awesome. It’s overwhelming. My heart is full!” – Alice Jackson

 

 

 

 

“The whole world is watching us in a new way. I have friends in France who are so excited. I’ve never had that sense of national excitement before, and they clued me in on how to feel about America. That feeling is PRIDE.” – Jarred, Hammet, Sr. Pastor, North Minster Presbyterian Church

 

 

 “This is a truly amazing and special day in light of our country. I am excited and hopeful.” – John Sawyer

 

 

 

 

 

 “This is a day I want to remember. A special day. This is the first time I’ve come to the Tubman Museum and the first time I’ve watched the Presidential Inauguration” – Garry Moore

 

 

 

 

 “I’m thrilled about today. This is a start, based on the many millions of people who have struggled and sacrificed for so long. It gives a new vitality to our nation, to the world. I’m very grateful and very happy.” – Father Richard Keil, founder of the Tubman Museum

 

 

 

 “We have come a long way. It takes great turmoil to make change. We have much work to yet to do, but we’re making great strides. This man Obama, is a hero to our young people. His leadership will inspire many to do better in school. Education is the key!” – Danny Roberson

 

 

 

 “I came here to the Tubman Museum on a class trip. This is pretty cool to be here on this day. I will remember this forever.” – Ryan Henry

 

 

 

 

 

 “Today is a new beginning for America, filled with hope, peace, and prosperity. We are bringing forth the change that American wants and needs. And we are part of this history by choosing our first African American President to lead our country!” – Uche Ezekwueche

 

 

 

 When asked who is that man on the television? His reply was, “President Obama!” – Ryan Mahone, 4 years old.