Summary

Barack Obama’s inaugural address from 2009 begins with the speaker addressing US citizens and thanking them for their vote. He continues by thanking his predecessor, President Bush.

He states that some US Presidents have taken the presidential oath in difficult times, such as the times Americans are living in now, but that Americans have always managed to overcome challenges. He mentions the present challenges—the war on terror, a weak economy, a costly healthcare system, and a poor educational system. T...