i was 8 years old when i saw this live on television in my 3rd grade classroom. im 19 years old now. time flies.

I forgot how a real president sounds, that's why I'm here.

That man worked hard. I've never seen a president who aged so much during their presidency.

Who else came here to remember how a President looks and sounds?

6:46 He talks about the sun and the sun shines on his flag pin

I remember 4th grade me being so happy to watch this in the classroom. History was made. ❤️

I remember sitting on the floor with my classmates watching Obama’s inauguration in first grade. Back then I don’t think it truly hit me how historic this was.

Watched this in history class. My teacher was shedding tears. It really moved us

Voted both terms for him best President in history still is my President

Remember the context: This was in the throes of the biggest recession the United States had seen since the Great Depression. We're about to enter a new one in the face of COVID-19. These words need to be heeded more than ever.

I was there. It will be something I will NEVER forget.

I come here every now and then just so I can sleep at night

I wounder how Obama speak..with clarity and vigor. When he speaks... everything comes to a stand still

We still love you and have a dream Barack Obama . We as a people will not forget what you did . I am glad to have witnessed your presidency . I am a Democrat and proud of it . I vote all the time and value our fore father's . I am also not ashamed of my God . I will fight for peace and pray for you and America . Sincerely , Jonathan Steele Jr .

First grader watching this as our entire school gathered around a single wheel out tv. Will never forget it.

It was a difficult time then, and it's a difficult time now. On that day in 2009, I was hosting a client from our marketing firm in NYC. I made a reservation at a place that was showing the inauguration and reserving tables. The place was packed....but it was silent. Everyone in there had their eyes glued to the TV, listening to every word. I never cared about politics. I DIDN'T care about politics. But so many of us wanted change, and Obama's words spoke to so many of us. I had tears streaming down my face at one point, and I couldn't believe how emotional I got. Welp, fast forward to today.....and I'm getting choked up all over again after everything we've been experiencing. I miss Obama. I miss having a President who knew what leadership meant. #VOTE

I’ve noticed a huge difference between Obama’s inauguration and Trump’s... the crowd. Everyone here seems so calm, happy, and light. The crowd at Trump’s looks and feels very aggressive. It’s eerie.

I was 11 years old when I watch this on live television at my elementary school. I am now 23 years old. Time really flies....

The SIZE of that crowd....damn. 0_0 I was in Junior High during his inauguration in 2009, and I remember people took the day off and flew out to be at the inauguration. What a powerful crowd.

I remember I was in kindergarten watching this, then he got re elected when I was in 4th grade. now I’m 16 a junior in high school and we’re headed into the 2020 election🥴

I studied his speech at school. Magnificent !!

Here after listening to Kennedy’s inauguration speech. Such euphony in honorable men.

I was 8 years old when I saw this live on television in my 3rd grade classroom. I'm 20 years old now. time flies.

Even though I didn't vote for twice but he's still a good man. Character and Dignity. I will vote now.

This was on my birthday I will never forget.

Regardless of your thoughts on Obama, he was an absolutely incredible speaker. I feel like that can’t be denied.

4:08 bottom right. he kinda vibin tho

I was 10 in my 4th grade classroom and saw this live on TV. 15 years later I am now teaching 4th grade, at the same school with the teacher whos classroom I watched this in. I remember feeling so excited an happy to finally see someone who looked like me in the White House, it is crazy how time flies.

I miss having this guy as our president. I was 10 years old when seeing his first inauguration on TV. I'll never forget when we had a true president and not some blond orangutan running our country into the ground.

Seems like another lifetime ago. Hard to think so much time has passed already 😔

I remember in 4th grade when my teacher brought in a tv so the class could watch this. Till this day at age 20 i miss the obamas

I was twelve years old in the seventh grade when I watched this in class on TV. I can't believe that was almost twelve years ago, it's just unreal.

I come back here from time to time. When I remember it’s 2020 and all is lost.

I was attending college at the alma mater that I currently reside from nearly three miles away from as of now when this particular U.S. Presidential figure was elected during his respective tenures during my recent experiences growing up, though his initial election was when that alma mater in question was under its last legs as Adirondack Community College. I can't believe I'm going to be 35 years old as of next month, as I certainly do remember seeing this on a plasma screen TV at my aforementioned alma mater in which I remember attending college during my respective experiences growing up.

Look at that crowd

I can still remember watching this on TV as it was happening.

WE choose hope over fear.

I was 18 watching this in Wendy’s. I said to my friend, these next 8 years will be weird. They weren’t - they were just calm and happy.

I turned 18 in October of 2008 and was so damn proud to go to the polls to vote for this amazing American. Thank you for ringing new meaning to "We the people" when you took office, Mr. President.

This guy is just a legend. The only thing I can say.

I was 8 years old when he took office. This was the first inauguration of a president I watched.

I saw this speech live. I am so proud to say I was there, that I knocked on doors for my President and so proud to be an American

2009 was a Perfect year when he was President that's how Disney Announced to make a First Black Princess in Disney.

I remember getting these little handmade newspapers about Obama in school, because I was five. Time flies, I’m almost 17 now

A magnificent speech!

I literally listens to President Obama s speech everyday. So intriguing and exhilarating.

This was one of the best speeches of all-time.

i was 7 years in 2009, in brazil where i was born this man is so popular in these days. Time flies, but i remember this

I cried then and I cry now.

3:03 "...we have chosen hope over fear; unity of purpose over conflict and discord."

The politics of unity, responsibility, tolerance, respect, aspiration of ideals, trust, co-operation, care for all, equality, openness, education. Compare this to today.... There IS no comparison. America failed to support Obama, not the other way around. And the legacy?...... is the opposite of all those positive words that describe what Obama stood for.

January 20th 2009 greatest day in American politics the inauguration of Barack Obama greatest President ever elected.

Happy Presidents’ Day I love President Obama my favorite president 44obama all day

It's still gives me chills So ballin

Anyone else here after watching Joe Biden's Inauguration and/or speech? I had forgotten how well spoken Obama was. I miss responsible leaders.

Powerful speech that touched every heart.

Trump cannot be half the president this man was

A truly historic moment and another 4yrs later. The man is a class act. And his presidency was really the classiest since Kennedy's. Thankfully we again have a REAL President and Vice President back in the White House. 💙🇺🇸

I remember watching this in school when I was 13

I have to watch this for project in English. I had to choice a famous speech. I’m only 16 but I’ve followed Obama since he was elected. I think Obama has been my favorite so far.

I love president Obama my favorite president best president ever a real President a real leader a real commander in chief 44obama all day yes we can yes we did two terms back to back a man of hope change and unity president Obama made America great again president Obama fixed and saved America from the Bush distater

God bless to all!!

Passed you bonjournee la family...

Wow! I was 24 when he got inaugurated the 1st time. Cant believe Joe Biden his VP will be inaugurated in less than 2 weeks. Welcome onboard soon to be Pres Biden!

Indeed that office transcends the man and not the man to transcend that office

Was 10 years old, can't remember honestly speaking. I was in Canada.

" The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him too . " B.O. 44 President of the United States 🙏

0:47 technaly 43 Grover Cleveland severd 2 non consecutive terms

The nurse was watching this when my mom was having me those bit...

After Four years of utter nonsense and incoherent sentences it‘s so good to hear an american President who can actually articulate great ideals. And now there finally is such a man in office again.

He will remain the best president the United States ever had he was the greatest president during his presidency humble smart friendly and funny thank you Obama for everything you did for your country and your people

The First black president and the best so far!

This man can speak. Wow!

meanwhile in 2020: person, woman, man, camera, tv

Nice video

For all my early 2000 babies who watching this Inauguration. You an OG

I was 18 and heading to college then. Now im married with 2 kids. Where did the time go :/

There will be only one President Obama in life time.😍😍😍😍

“You will be remembered by what you build not what you destroy”

Miss you Mr president 🥺🥺🥺

I was there to see it

This inauguration was bigger than Trumps

엄지척 ㅡfirst meet go ok

Jeez...listening now I realize what he was saying. Everybody is cheering not realizing the true implications...

let's hope 2021 will be better than 2020 like people hoped for 2009 to be better than 2008...

11 years ago...........

I was 12 at the time when Obama was president. God damn. I feel old now

I was there when it happened! Very proud to be a KENYAN-AMERICAN

Om Muruga potri 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏

My birthday is Jan 20 2009 18.00 o’clock

I miss having a president who can read and write♥️💙 Obama, you are dearly missed by my family and I.

Before CoVid19, before Trump, before russian propaganda there was this guy.

History in the making.

The great President from decade!

15 years man.... Crazy.

President Obama this is one of the greatest speeches I have ever heard blessings to you and your family ❤❤❤❤

"And because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass, that the lines of tribe shallsoon dissolve, that as the world grows smaller our common humanity shall reveal itself, and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace."

I turned 20 yesterday

This is how a President should talk and act to inspire hope and confidence of citizens. God bless Obama, God bless America.

come to chicago!!!!