The monumental moment unfolds with thousands of people merely filling the streets of the capital to witness the oath of office. The crowd was at least one third of what Obama’s inauguration was in 2008 when about half a million people packed the streets shoulder to shoulder even though it was a much colder day. The reflection of the amount in attendance is a clear indication of what President Trump will face in the journey ahead.
This is the highest office in The United States and the 58th Inauguration of a president since 1789. Trump is the oldest to enter such an office and he might be thinking, what have I gotten my self into?
As they gather at approximately 11:31am Eastern Time Mr. Trump
was officially introduced as the President of The United States, applause and
cheers filled the air as he stepped forward and acknowledged his title with a
cheerful wave and bright smile to everyone.
There was a sense of humility among the people yet an
emotional day for the out going President Barack H. Obama as the peaceful transfer of power was observed.
The first lady elect Melania Trump was poised in her new role and
witnessing her Husbands oath will definitely
be a test of time for her.
The pugnacious candidate came out on top despite his controversial
statements during his campaign for the presidency.
The celebratory nature of the
service included: trumpeters, singers, prayers and reading of the holy bible which
was a worthy characteristic on the US system.
President Trump took the stand at 12:01 pm and acknowledge every
one in attendance including people around the world. He delivered an 18- minutes united speech vowing to transfer power back to the people of America.
“Today we are not
taking power but we are transferring power from Washington DC and giving it
back to you the people” said Trump. “January 20, 2017 will be remembered as the
people became the rulers again”
He acknowledges the depletion of the military over the years
and the destruction of the country and decree that a new vision will govern the
land and every decision on immigration and taxes will be America first.
"You will never be ignored again. Your hopes
and dream will define your American destiny together we will all make America proud,
safe and great again."