23 Comments on A day for Change

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   amber

   January 20, 2009 at 2:28 pm (15 years ago)

   Today was so great!I loved being able to watch America’s very first African American president Barack Obama. Barack Obama means a lot to me. It shows that if you have dream you should go after it no matter what your skin colour is and no matter what you believe in. I was never really interested in the presidents but ever since I heard an African American was running for president i was soon very interested in it. If it wasn’t for Martin Luther King we wouldn’t have Barack Obama as a president. I think the message that Barack Obama is sending is great. Well that is all i have to say so talk to you later(ttyl) bye!

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   Dante Jakupovski

   January 20, 2009 at 2:36 pm (15 years ago)

   This day are all about freedom because Martin Luther King Jr’s actions Barak Obama can be president, becuse if Martin Luther King Jr. he proberly wouldn’t be a president. He would be a slave proberly. It shows that anything could happen if you put your mind to it.

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   ali

   January 20, 2009 at 2:51 pm (15 years ago)

   Today was different because it was making history.Never before this day had a African-American become president of the U.S.A.I learned that I can achieve a high position in anything if I am willing to work for it.I can improve as a person by setting high,challenging goals so I will be able to do more things in life.Barack Obama means a lot to me because he shows that if you try hard,and if you choose to do something out of the ordinary,it’s fine and you can achieve your goal in it.

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   Sameer

   January 20, 2009 at 3:19 pm (15 years ago)

   This day is very remarkable knowing that all of these other African Americans who have been working so hard because of the slavery and racism, and these people such as Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and many more. Also now with all of these hard working years the final product was The first African American
   president Barack Obama This day had made History and happiness to all of those people who have worked for all of these years. Also to think to say president is just a word but it means alot since America is a really big place and a president takes care of all of those places where millions of people live in like one state. Now Barack Obama is that person who will be doing that and and yet the first African American president. Barack Obama has helped all of these people and has inspired everyone with his famous “Yes We Can” speech. Now for his determination I would try to be a good citizen and and try to communicate in better ways. Barack Obama is alot to all of us since 1. He has made history being the first African American president 2. He has said that he will help countries around the world. Those are reeally good reasons and there are many more

   Barack Obama!! 😀

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   Vanessa

   January 20, 2009 at 3:19 pm (15 years ago)

   I think he means to me because he made to change come Untied states and that was so cool and letting immarget family’s to U.s and the speech that he read was awesome and for his family to be there and everyone to come and share this day with Obama where Martin Luther King Jr. and that was so cool. He had brought peace to everyone.Like Rosea parks, Martin Jr. And He is the first Aferican American and that’s so brave of him to fo that.
   By Vanessa out

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   nick

   January 20, 2009 at 4:12 pm (15 years ago)

   He is the first black american president.

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   Esther

   January 20, 2009 at 4:19 pm (15 years ago)

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   Barack obama is an african american, and so was martin luther king. ling ago, whites were bossing the blacks. blacks could only go to the zoo on thursday whereas the whites get 2 go whenever they want. if u were a black person and u were sitting on a bus seat, and a white person wants that seat, u have to give it to them.
   That is what i have to say about today

   -Esther 🙂 😀 😉 😛 8) 🙂

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   Megan

   January 20, 2009 at 4:23 pm (15 years ago)

   Barack Obama does mean a lot to me because there will finally be change. It is amazing that he got elected and he disserved it because he doesn’t just think of him self he thinks of others to and that’s what makes him truly amazing.

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   Niraj

   January 20, 2009 at 4:51 pm (15 years ago)

   Today, Jan 20th,2009 is a historic day for all of America and the World. Barack Obama is the first African-American to become president of the United States of America. He was sworn-in at about 12:00pm. Obama mentioned it numerous times, that it is not about me but about all of America. He says this because the man (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.),who brought the freedom to black people in America was also of African decent. Without him, Obama says, ‘I wouldn’t even be able to run for president!’No one in this world is perfect, everyone can improve at something, I can try harder in school , make more friends no matter what they like. Today was very important in the USA, as some are going to watch before going to bed at night and some during the day. Some see this as a bad move for Obama as a president (McCain’s supporters). I find it is just like an experiment, if he does good keep him he doesn’t well then that was a mistake.Barack Obama was a smart choice I say.

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    Theron

    January 20, 2009 at 4:54 pm (15 years ago)

    Today I witnessed history, where people of all races come to together to celebrate and welcome a new president which would have a big impact on the world.I learnt that I should respect and accept people for what they are.and we all can work together in unity.

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    Niharika :) 8)

    January 20, 2009 at 4:55 pm (15 years ago)

    Today was different to me because I learned a lot about Barack Obama and it is very interesting how he is a African American and now he has become president.The way today was different is that today school all we did for most of the day is watch the inaugration of Barck Obama.And a way i can improve is by doing better in school so i can accomlish like Barack Obama. Barack Obama means alot to me because he went through so much great experiences that we can learn from. BYE!!! 🙂 🙁 😉 8)

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    zoha

    January 20, 2009 at 4:59 pm (15 years ago)

    Hey what’s up! Do you know what happened today? Well a very big event, Barack Obama is the first African-American President in the United States of America.
    I am sure you must be wanting to ask me some questions! I have a few things below which might answer your questions.At first I think Obama means a lot to me because he tells us about our rights & freedom.He truly is a key of motivation,inspiration & a team player.Secondly, he explained that you can always try to do better and win your hopes.Lastly, today was really a different day because of the oath taking ceremony of Obama , which took place today a very wonderful & unforgettable event.

    CNN REPORT NEWS FROM ZOHA RAHMAN!

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    Nikita

    January 20, 2009 at 5:02 pm (15 years ago)

    hello it’s me Nikita here is what I think about today, (Tuesday,January20th,2009)
    What was different about today?
    Today was different because in the UnitedStatesAmerica Barack Obama officialy became president.
    He is the first African-American to be voted the president of the U.S.A. Also at the parlement building about 1.2 millon people were there.

    Nikita
    🙂 😀 😛 😉 8) B)

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    Ayesha

    January 20, 2009 at 5:12 pm (15 years ago)

    On behalf of all Canadians, we welcome Obama to our country. Barack Obama’s inauguration address will call on Americans to embrace a new era of responsible behaviour –– in government and in business. Change is hard, yes it is. But you can do it, yes you can. You, too, can morph into the style and substance of the most popular, the most gripping, certainly the most eye-catching family on the face of the Earth. “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Obama said. It doesn’t matter what your skin colour is or what religion you’re from. We are all the same. We hope Obama proves to be an ideal president for America in the future years to come.

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    Cameron

    January 20, 2009 at 5:43 pm (15 years ago)

    By:Cameron

    Today was difrent because Obama became the first African Amarican Presedent of the U.S.A. But if Martin Luther King didn`t give the path for Obama, Obama would may not have become Presedent of the U.S.A.

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    Manish

    January 20, 2009 at 6:07 pm (15 years ago)

    Today we witnessed history for the first African American to become the President of the united states. Today we saw unity among the people, despite the race, color and culture.Today I learned that even though we face new challenges, our success depends on old values- hard work and honesty, courage and curiosity, fair play and tolerance. I should also be responsible and do my duties and not take everything for granted. I should work really hard and get good grades that help me succeed in my future. Nothing is impossible. As they say where there is will there is a way. I also learned that every one is equal. And we have to work with courage and selflessness. Good citizenship should be with in everybody. Barack Obama is a great inspiration to young generations like us. He motivates us by bringing good in us and becoming a better person. He also reminds us that we can achieve anything in life if we work hard for it. And pass with flying colors.

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    Shady

    January 20, 2009 at 7:50 pm (15 years ago)

    Today was a great day, as Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States of America. I believe Obama is going to be a good president. As he promised today, in his speech, that he will stop the war and bring peace. Obama wouldn’t even be president if it wasn’t for Martin Luther King, Obama would probably be a slave right now and millions of other people if Martin Luther King didn’t stand up for the civil rights. Really, I didn’t like George Bush because, he has started a lot of wars and he really isn’t good at his job
    Today the main thing I learned was that if you follow your dream then it would come true.☺

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    Ryan

    January 20, 2009 at 7:53 pm (15 years ago)

    Today Barack Obama was made President of the United States Of America.
    Barack Obama is the first African American President.
    If it wasn’t for Martin Luthar King,
    Barack Obama would not be President of the United States

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    Maddie

    January 20, 2009 at 8:21 pm (15 years ago)

    Today was different because we witnessed history with Barack Obama becoming the first African American president. In his message he talked about the importance of working hard and working together for a common goal. He also talked about not giving up when you are faced with a challenge. Barack Obama is an example of this, because you cannot become the first African American president of the United States (something no one else has ever done)without alot of hard work and determination. This teaches me that I too can do anything I want if I set my mind to it. Barack Obama also spoke about the importance of having tolerance for others and working toward peace. He talked about people coming from many different parts of the world to live in America. The students at Kindree also come from many different places around the world. If we can learn to accept our cultural differences and solve problems peacefully at school, then we should be able to do it as adults. I most likely will not become the Prime Minister of Canada one day, but Barack Obama has taught me that if I have hope and work hard in life good things will happen.

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    Amira

    January 21, 2009 at 7:30 am (15 years ago)

    Today was very exciting and happy because who would of imagined a African American would ever become a president. I’m so happy that I was able to see this and it is a honor to see that from Martin Luther king to Rosa Parks to much more hero’s and the final result IS Obama I’m so happy!!!!☺☻♥♦ What was different about today that it was a day full of happiness and great appreciation for what the hero’s have done in the pass and what has happened now.I bet you if Martin Luther King could see this he would be very proud and we all should be. If it weren’t for all the heroes who struggled and suffered harm ages I would not be here so i take this and will keep it in my heart forever!

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    Amira

    January 21, 2009 at 7:31 am (15 years ago)

    Today was very exciting and happy because who would of imagined a African American would ever become a president. I’m so happy that I was able to see this and it is a honor to see that from Martin Luther king to Rosa Parks to much more hero’s and the final result IS Obama I’m so happy!!!!☺☻♥♦ What was different about today that it was a day full of happiness and great appreciation for what the hero’s have done in the pass and what has happened now.I bet you if Martin Luther King could see this he would be very proud and we all should be. If it weren’t for all the heroes who struggled and suffered harm ages I would not be here so i take this and will keep it in my heart forever! amira

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    Tara

    January 21, 2009 at 7:35 am (15 years ago)

    My thoughts about today were about Brack Obama,because today he was swarn in today to be the first black African, Amarican Presedent ever in the U.S. The diffrent thing about today was that not every day a black Presedent is swarn into be the Presedent.When Presedent Bush was presedent not many people were selebrating becuase it was diffrent.But the first Black presedent it showed people that it didn’t matter what colour you were it mattered about you persanalate and how you handle hard situations.Brack wasn’t just chosen because he was black. He was chosen because of those reasons and because people beived in him.I laerned that it dosen’t matter what colour you are you can do what ever want as long as you put your mind to it.Obama says he is a normal man but to me he is one of my HERO!

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    Ms. Muller

    January 26, 2009 at 2:35 pm (15 years ago)

    Although the Inauguration of President Obama was a week ago, I still feel the excitement and sense of hope that this monumental event has brought to the whole world. The election of an African American to the office of President of the United States is proof positive that “Yes, we can!” do what needs to be done and be who we need to be. President Obama’s rise to the office of President is very symbolic to me–it symbolizes hope. Hope that we can all learn to appreciate, accept and respect our differences–whether they are skin colour, gender, age, beliefs, cultural heritage, etc. We do that here at Kindree. We have a very diverse community and I truly believe our strength comes from that diversity. Actually, come to think of it, the world could learn a lot from our school!!