DC has been a buzz all weekend with the glitz and glamour of the inaugural balls, as well as the not so glamorous road blocks and street closing; however rain, shine or snow crowds of people will descend on the city streets in only a few hours. Many young and old have already begun to take up post in the hopes of catching even the smallest glimpse of Barack Obama, as he is sworn in to be the 44th President of the United States.
The city is well prepared as law enforcement and military alike have already taken up their posts, only an hour ago I literally found myself in a sea of some 400 uniformed police from across the country as they prepared to descend upon DC, a spectacle in its own right. However the streets will soon be flooded with on lookers as they descend upon Washington, D.C.'s famous Mall to become part of history and to feel the pride that one has in such a democratic election based on peace and freedom, a feat for which so many dream across the globe. The eyes of hope will all be on Obama as he takes oath and takes the reins of a country which has begun to feel the heavy strain of the war and the economic melée that has engulfed our nation.
The Inauguration is not an event for adults, but for citizens of all ages, including press of all ages, as not only will Barack Obama, but it will also be an historic day for 10-year-old Damon Weaver, from Kathryn E. Cunningham Canal Point Elementary School in South Florida reporter. Weaver is a reporter for the schools TV station, KEC TV, and obtained a press pass to cover Damon will cover the inaugural welcoming event, the parade and the live TV children's concert. Damon hopes he will have the opportunity to interview Obama directly, but regardless this young reporter has already made history and the news. Weaver is no stranger to doing interviews, he first hit the spotlight when he interviewed, Vice-President elect Joe Biden, when he was on the campaign trail. You can see Weaver's interview with Biden below or by clicking here, [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/eW5X1eaozxQ" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]
You can also see Weaver in his message To President-Elect Obama and his own appearance on CNN, as well as in his interviews with others like Caroline Kennedy on You Tube. Maybe it is Weaver and young minds like him across our great country, that really are “The Change” that America needs…that the world needs.
As we embark upon a new journey as nation, let us move forward in hope that the children of today and tomorrow will be given opportunity, strength and live in prosperity under the new administration, not only in the US, but across the globe.
