Obama Crowd

Have you seen how the historical inauguration of President Barack Obama united over 1 million people of United States? This is truly record-breaking! People from all corners of the United States have gathered to witness history. More than being the first bi-racial US president, Obama carry the hopes of the American people. The crowd are with high-spirits, energized, happy, and everything is just unexplainable. Emotions burst out as Obama delivered his inaugural speech.

The fact that United States is facing unfathomable economic crisis, people see Obama as their savior. I just hope that the president will liveup to the expectations of his people as well as the expectations of every nation around the world.

crowds fill the National Mall

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Odd Photo of the Day

Look-a-like: President-elect Barack Obama(left) and Indonesian photographer Ilham Anas

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Most Expensive Inauguration?

Are you curious about how much Obama's inauguration will cost? Well, the answer is a staggering $160 million. Yes, you heard it right! This may sound a lot, but it is said to be appropriate. For the record, it is the most expensive ever as compared to previous presidential inaugurations where George Bush's inauguration in 2005 costing only $42.3 million and Bill Clinton $33 million in 1993.

Though the figure is skyrocketing, US taxpayers should not worry as all inaugural expenses will be covered by the Inaugural Committee, not to mention Obama's reputation as being a very successful fundraiser.

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