LOOKING BACK: The first inauguration of President Barack Obama
buzzz worthy. . . Seven years ago today the history and trajectory of American politics changed forever with the inauguration of President Barack Obama. People from all walks of life packed the National Mall on that blisteringly cold 20th day of January in 2009 to serve as eyewitness to what many thought was impossible. Obama, the son of a White mother and African father officially became the leader of the free world a day after the national celebration of slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, symbolizing the fulfillment of Dr. King's dream for racial justice. After taking a victory stroll down Pennsylania Ave. With his wife Michelle, Obama laid his hand on the loaner Bible from the family of MLK Bible which the First Lady held and pledged to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." In pursuit of this obligation, opposition to his authority has grayed the very hairs on Obama's head. "In the words...