For Local Blog in MinneapolisWhere were you during this great moment in Presidential history?
January 20th, 2009
Posted and written by Kakie Fitzsimmons
I called my son’s school and asked what they would be doing for the inauguration. The teacher was really happy to hear my voice and invited me to come to the school and watch the ceremony with the class. I called my mother and asked her to join us, which she did. The viewing was in the school library and I was thrilled. My son sat in front of me and I had my arms around him while he held my hands. As Aretha Franklin sang, a tear quietly fell down the side of my face and I whispered a few statements of praise into his ear.
As the announcer asked everyone to stand, the children rose, unprompted during the swearing in. When the oath was finished, we all cheered, clapped and jumped around giving eachother high fives and it was electrifying. Next, everyone sat down to listen to is inaugural speech and at one point during the ceremony, I whispered to my son quietly. “Aren’t we lucky? Look around. I am the only mom from your class here and grandma is the only grandma. This is such a blessing.” He smiled and hugged my arms. I said, “You are going to remember this moment for the rest of your life.” I am grateful.
Please share below, where were you at this historic moment in history?
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January 20th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I kept my 1st grader home from school this morning and we stood in our livingroom along w/dd who is 5 as BIden AND Obama took their oaths!! It was VERY cool!! I didn’t think I’d be that overcome w/ emotion but I was!! to be a part of history THIS big in the making is AWESOME!! I have TRULY learned SOOO much this past week!! AMAZING!!
January 20th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I had a great today. I didn’t get to actually watch the inauguration because I was on the road looking for Inauguration parties in my city. I found a few different ones with lots of people. I was able to interview people for my radio show and get their reactions of Obama being sworn in.
I met one old lady who was a friend of Rosa Parks, and who had marched with MLK. I got to talk to her for a minute. That was awesome! To be able to talk to someone who was there marching for civil rights, and the fact that she is here to see the fruits of her labor.
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January 20th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I was watching it at home by myself.
My son who is in 2nd grade got to watch it in the gym today. According to the teachers and the principal my son is the only student who paid attention and was into it so they moved him to the office with the asst. principal and the school nurse to watch in quiet since he loves it so much. He is currently watching the parade. We had to hurry up and get home when school ended because he does not want to miss anything that happens today. I’m so proud of him for being so involved. When it was election time, he wanted to make sure I voted for Obama (which I did) and wanted to know why I was voting for him, he wanted to know what I believed in…SO SMART FOR HIS AGE!!!
January 20th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I was here at home, folding laundry while watching it!! Today is history… And I am so proud that I am and was alive to witness it!!!
You know, I didn’t feel much of anything during the whole thing until I saw the crowd and then I saw Obama’s face. He looked as if he was glowing… I hope this man can make things wonderful for us! I hope he pulls the troops out of Iraq, helps everyone get back on their feet and I hope he works his hard to be the best he can be…
January 21st, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Squished like a sardine in the throngs of people there
thank YOU for reporting that for me! 
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:18 am
This little boy is soooo lucky! Great shot!
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories. I am sure we will remember this moment for the rest of our lives and share the experience withothers.
TexMexMom - The kids in my son’s school stood too, it was unprompted and great to see!
FlyMiddayDiva - What an amazing experience to have interviewed someone who was a friend of Rosa Parks on this day. We look forward to tuning in to your radio show!
Dolismommy - What a proud moment that must have been for you. Isn’t it great when they see their desire to want to be part of the process?
StephieLou – we are proud too. We have a long road ahead, but I believe we are headed down the right track.
AND AMY - THANK YOU for sharing your inauguration journey with us. We think you are terrific!
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:56 pm
That sounds awesome! I didn’t think about going to my son’s school like that. I stayed home with my 2 year old daughter and watched it all day. She liked the singing but wasn’t too interested in the rest. She can say “Obama” pretty well now though and recognizes him by sight.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Super Mega Dad, two is such a wonderful age. I am sure you were teaching her the tune “Hail to the Chief”? LOL