You followed the election with us and then the transition process. Now, the real action begins! The President's first hundred days in office are the most important. President Obama will be setting the direction for the United States. Citizens will want to understand where the country is going and how our President intends to lead us out of economic crisis and address key issues at home and abroad.
Students! Become Obama Experts!
Inauguration and the First 100 Days: Will He Make the Grade?
History will be made on Tuesday, January 20th when President Barack Obama is sworn in as the first black president of the United States. Obama is taking over at an important time in U.S. history. He will need to address many urgent issues from foreign policy to our domestic economic downturn. In his inauguration address, President Obama will present his vision for the future and his approach to the problems we face.
After Inauguration Day, Barack Obama will face his “First 100 Days” in office, yet another marking period for a new president. Presidents are often judged on the success of their transitions and their first 100 days. Keep track of Obama’s progress as he names his transition team and leads his First 100 Days. Is he keeping his campaign promises? Will you give him a passing grade?
Students! Become Obama Experts!
Inauguration blog:
Watch out ... here it comes: President Obama's inauguration is expected to be the largest inaugural event in history! Lyndon B. Johnson holds the record right now with 1.2 million folks attending his inauguration in 1965. Planners are expecting more people than that on January 20th. Keep reading...
|
Most Recent Content
-
What are your thoughts on his first 100 days?
-
I think President Obama is really good for our country. We are in a really bad place right now. People are losing their homes, and jobs. People have no money. Everyone is worried. President Obama is trying to fix the problem, It's such a big problem that I don't know that President Obama can fix it right away. But, he is good for our country...
-
Education is always important and I completely agree!
-
I think building clean, energy-efficient jobs is the most important thing in our country right now. We have spent the last few years investing in a war effort and building up two other countries. Our cities and infrastructure are decaying, whether you look at businesses, bridges, roads, or public schools. It's the old economics guns versus butter...
-
Dear President Obama, I am your BIGGEST FAN. I hope i will be able to meet you one day. I was so exited when you won the election. I think you will do a great job on fixing the problems that came up during President Bush's term.
