Inauguration

The Inauguration of our new president happened on January 20, 2009. The date was filled with history of past Inaugurations. The new President Barack Obama participated in many inauguration traditions. The traditions included a morning worship service, the procession to the capital where the outgoing president accompanies the soon to be president to the swearing-in ceremony, addresses, parades, and balls. 

 All the events made for a memorable day, but it had a costly price tag. The price tag for the day is expected to break records. The estimates for the day go as high as $150 million. Some believe that the expensive day is the last thing that people need in the current economy. However, others say that the day gives them hope and despite the price tag it was needed to show change in the country.