Inaugural Theme: "A New Birth of Freedom"

I recently received an invitation to attend the inaugural ceremonies for our new president Barack Obama. My bride gave it the go ahead. So I am expecting to join my son, who worked on the Obama campaign, and the rest of my family in Washington for the ceremonies.

The Washington Post reports that words taken from the Gettysburg Address, "A New Birth of Freedom," will be woven throughout the inaugural ceremonies and will commemorate the Feb. 12, 2009, Lincoln Bicentennial. So many historical references will come together with the inauguration.

Inauguration anticipation builds as the historic January 20 event rapidly approaches. The City of Washington should be inundated with hundreds of thousands of visitors who will flood the capitol city for the inauguration ceremonies. This point can be most clearly shown by the fact that hotel rooms in the city for the dates in question have been booked for months.

I hope to report back as time permits.