Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States on Tuesday, shattering American racial barriers as the first black leader of the nation he promised to free from the grip of its profound economic troubles and steer away from wars in two distant lands.
Speaking directly to the millions who crowded around televisions across the world as much as to Americans, Mr. Obama said the United States was “ready to lead once more” despite the ravages of protracted wars and a depleted economy.
"Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America - they will be met," Obama said in his first address to the nation as its new leader.
Hours before his inauguration, Barack Obama appointed two leading Indian-American lawyers — Neal Kumar Katyal and Preeta Bansal — to key posts.
Speaking directly to the millions who crowded around televisions across the world as much as to Americans, Mr. Obama said the United States was “ready to lead once more” despite the ravages of protracted wars and a depleted economy.
"Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America - they will be met," Obama said in his first address to the nation as its new leader.
Hours before his inauguration, Barack Obama appointed two leading Indian-American lawyers — Neal Kumar Katyal and Preeta Bansal — to key posts.
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