Barack Obama will become the first black president of the United States of America on Tuesday.
He came, he campaigned and he conquered and now Obama’s swearing-in ceremony will watched across the world.
Inauguration Day in the US is steeped in tradition. The president-elect and family will start their day with the morning service at the St Johns Church.
Obama and vice-president elect Joe Biden and their families will then proceed to the White House, where they will be greeted by outgoing President George W Bush. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the US Capital.
First Joe Biden will take the oath of office and then Barack Obama raising his right hand and putting his other hand on the Bible will be sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts and attend inaugural parade.
On the eve of his inauguration, Obama paid tribute to the man who ushered in the social change which has helped US get its first black president - Martin Luther King
“Never forget that the true character of our nation is revealed not during times of comfort and ease but by the right we do when the moment is hard. I ask you to help reveal that character once more. And, together, we can carry forward as one nation and one people the legacy of our forefathers that we celebrate today,” said Obama.
Over 2 million people are expected to watch the swearing-in ceremony as well as Obama give his inaugural address.
At Penysalvania they are anticipating 3,00,000 people for viewing stands and many others will watch teh inaugural parade.
It is difficult to say what strikes the most about the next US president. Is it Barack Obama’s background, his education or is it his youth?
It is perhaps a combination of all of them, expressed in that one word - charisma.
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