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奥巴马2013年就职演讲中英文对照北京时间1月22日凌晨，贝拉克·侯赛因·奥巴马宣誓就职第四十四任美利坚合众国总统并发表就职演说。
奥巴马在演讲中追溯美国民主传统和宪法精神，强调了民众的力量。
演讲中涉及了包括就业、医保、移民和同性恋等多项议题，以下为奥巴马就职演说全文：MR. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:谢谢，非常感谢大家。
拜登副总统、首席大法官先生、国会议员们、尊敬的各位嘉宾、亲爱的公民们。
Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional –what makes us American –is our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:每一次我们集会庆祝总统就职都是在见证美国宪法的持久力量。
我们都是在肯定美国民主的承诺。
美国总统奥巴马就职演说中英文对照Text of President Barack Obamas inaugural address on Tuesday, as prepared for delivery and released by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States as he is sworn in by US Chief Justice John Roberts with his wife Michelle by his side during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009. Obama became the first African-American president in US history. [Agencies]OBAMA: My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bushfor his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents.So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land, a nagging fear that Americas decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.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.On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.。
奥巴马就职演讲加翻译第一篇：奥巴马就职演讲加翻译If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible;who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time;who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.如果有人怀疑美国是个一切皆有可能的地方，怀疑美国奠基者的梦想在我们这个时代依然燃烧，怀疑我们民主的力量，那么今晚这些疑问都有了答案。
It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen;by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different;that their voice could be that difference.学校和教堂门外的长龙便是答案。
排队的人数之多，在美国历史上前所未有。
为了投票，他们排队长达三、四个小时。
许多人一生中第一次投票，因为他们认为这一次大选结果必须不同以往，而他们手中的一票可能决定胜负。
It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled — Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of red states and blue states;we are, and always will be, the United States of America.无论年龄，无论贫富，无论民主党人或共和党人，无论黑人、白人，无论拉美裔、亚裔、印地安人, 无论同性恋、异性恋，无论残障人、健全人，所有的人，他们向全世界喊出了同一个声音：我们并不隶属“红州”与“蓝州”的对立阵营，我们属于美利坚合众国，现在如此，永远如此！It's the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward thehope of a better day.长久以来，很多人说：我们对自己的能量应该冷漠，应该恐惧，应该怀疑。
第44任美国总统奥巴马就职演说Hanent整理My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.同胞们：我今天站在这里，深感面前使命的重大，深谢你们赋予的信任，并铭记我们前辈所付的代价。
我感谢布什总统对国家的贡献以及他在整个过渡阶段给予的大度合作。
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents.至此，有四十四个美国人发出总统誓言。
2013年美国总统奥巴马就职演说中英文对照文稿（全）北京时间1月22日凌晨，贝拉克·侯赛因·奥巴马宣誓就职第四十四任美利坚合众国总统并发表就职演说。
奥巴马在演讲中追溯美国民主传统和宪法精神，强调了民众的力量。
演讲中涉及了包括就业、医保、移民和同性恋等多项议题，以下为奥巴马就职演说全文：MR. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:谢谢，非常感谢大家。
拜登副总统、首席大法官先生、国会议员们、尊敬的各位嘉宾、亲爱的公民们。
Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional – what makes us American – is our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:当我们每次聚集在一起为总统举行就职典礼时，我们都是在见证美国宪法的不朽力量。
奥巴马就职演说中英文Mr. Obama's Inaugural AddressLadies and gentlemen, esteemed guests,Today, we gather here to witness the historic moment of my inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America. I stand before you with a deep sense of gratitude, confidence, and responsibility, ready to guide our nation towards a brighter future. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the American people for your trust and unwavering support.As we embark on this new chapter in our nation's history, let us remember the challenges we face and the opportunities that lie ahead. Our path forward may not be easy, but together, we can overcome any obstacle and build a better future for generations to come.Overcoming Economic CrisisSince taking office, we have witnessed the devastating effects of the global economic crisis. Our economy has suffered greatly, jobs have been lost, and many families have experienced financial hardship. However, I am confident that by working together, we can overcome these challenges and rebuild our economy.My administration will prioritize economic recovery by implementing comprehensive strategies that promote job creation, stimulate economic growth, and ensure financial stability. We will invest in renewable energy,infrastructure development, and scientific innovations, creating new opportunities for businesses and fostering sustainable growth.Promoting Equality and InclusivityAmerica is a nation built on the principles of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Yet, we continue to face deep-rooted divisions and inequalities. It is our responsibility to address these issues head-on and build a society where every individual has equal opportunities to succeed.We will strive to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, to eliminate discrimination based on race, gender, or sexual orientation, and to ensure equal access to education, healthcare, and employment. Together, we can create a society that upholds the values of fairness, compassion, and justice.Protecting the EnvironmentClimate change poses one of the greatest threats to our planet and future generations. We must act now to preserve our environment and ensure a sustainable future for all. As a nation, we will take a leading role in combating climate change and transitioning to a clean energy economy.Investing in renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power will not only reduce our carbon footprint but also create jobs and promote technological advancements. We will work towards international cooperation to address climate change, adhering to the principles of the Paris Agreement.Ensuring National SecurityIn an increasingly interconnected world, our national security is of paramount importance. We will continue to strengthen our military capabilities, defend against cyber threats, and enhance intelligence gathering to protect our citizens and safeguard our democracy.Furthermore, we must reaffirm our commitment to diplomacy, working with our allies and promoting peaceful resolutions to global conflicts. By fostering dialogue and understanding, we can build bridges instead of walls, and establish a more secure and peaceful world for future generations.ConclusionIn closing, I stand here today humbled and honored to serve as your President. Together, we will strive for a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable America. Let us embrace the challenges ahead with determination, unity, and a renewed spirit of optimism.Thank you, God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.。
[size］My fellow citizens：各位同胞：I stand here today humbled by the task before us，grateful for the trust you have bestowed，mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation，as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.今天我站在这里,为眼前的重责大任感到谦卑,对各位的信任心怀感激，对先贤的牺牲铭记在心。
我要谢谢布什总统为这个国家的服务，也感谢他在政权转移期间的宽厚和配合。
Forty—four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace。
Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents。
当地时间美国东部2013年1月21日中午，美国国会山，美国第44任第57届总统贝拉克·奥巴马发表就职演说，全文如下：MR. OBAMA:Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional – what makes us American – is our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”Today we continue a never-ending journey, to bridge the meaning of those words with the realities of our time. For history tells us that while these truths may be self-evident, they have never been self-executing; that while freedom is a gift from God, it must be secured by His people here on Earth. The patriots of 1776 did not fight to replace the tyranny of a king with the privileges of a few or the rule of a mob. They gave to us a Republic, a government of, and by, and for the people, entrusting each generation to keep safe our founding creed.For more than two hundred years, we have.Through blood drawn by lash and blood drawn by sword, we learned that no union founded on the principles of liberty and equality could survive half-slave and half-free. We made ourselves anew, and vowed to move forward together.Together, we determined that a modern economy requires railroads and highways to speed travel and commerce; schools and colleges to train our workers。
奥巴马就职演说中英文巴拉克·奥巴马（Barack Obama）于 2009 年 1 月 20 日宣誓就职成为美国第 44 任总统，他的就职演说振奋人心，传递了对未来的希望和决心。
以下是奥巴马就职演说的中英文对照：My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transitionFortyfour Americans have now taken the presidential oath The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documentsSo it has been So it must be with this generation of AmericansThat we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood Our nation is at war, against a farreaching network of violence and hatred Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shutteredOur health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planetThese are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sightsToday 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 metOn this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discordOn this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politicsWe remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the Godgiven promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happinessIn reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given It must be earned Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less It has not been the path for the fainthearted forthose who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame Rather, it has been the risktakers, the doers, the makers of things some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedomFor us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new lifeFor us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earthFor us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe SahnTime and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or factionThis is the journey we continue today We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth But the time has come to ask seriously if we are doing all we can to keep that title, if we are doing all we can to build on the progress of past decades and meet the challenges of the futureI believe that if we are to meet the challenges of this new century, we must return to the values that have always sustained our nation: hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotismThese things are old These things are true They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history What is demanded then is a return tothese truths What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult taskThis is the price and the promise of citizenshipThis is the source of our confidence the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destinyThis is the meaning of our liberty and our creed why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oathSo let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river The capital was abandoned The enemy was advancing The snow was stained with blood At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:＂Let it be told to the future worldthat in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survivethat the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet it＂America In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generationsThank you God bless you And God bless the United States of America同胞们：今天我站在这里，为眼前的重责大任感到谦卑，对各位的信任心怀感激，对我们先辈的牺牲铭记在心。
第44任美国总统奥巴马就职演说美国东部时间1月20日中午12时左右，美国第44任总统贝拉克-奥巴马发表就职演说，全文如下：各位同胞：今天我站在这里，为眼前的重贵大任感到谦卑，对各位的信任心怀感激，对先贤的牺牲铭记在心。
我要谢谢布什总统为这个国家的服务，也感谢他在政权转移期间的宽厚和配合。
1十四位美国人发表过总统就职誓言，这些誓词或是在繁荣富强及和平宁静之际发表，或是在乌云密布，时局动荡之时。
在艰困的时候，美国能箕裘相继，不仅因为居高位者有能力或愿景，也因为人民持续对先人的抱负有信心，也忠於创建我国的法统。
此，美国才能承继下来。
因此，这一代美国人也必须承继下去。
现在大家都知道我们正置身危机核心，我国正在与四处蔓延的暴力和憎恨作战。
我们的经济元气大伤一一这既是某些人贪婪且不负责任的篌果，也是大众未能做出艰难的选择，对国家进入新时代做准备不足所致。
许多人失去房子，丢了工作，生意萧条。
我们的医疗太昂贵，学校教育让人失望。
每天都有更多证据显示，我们利用能源的方式壮大我们的对敌，威胁我们的星球。
这些都是得自资料和统计数据的危机指标。
比较无法测量但同样深沉的，是举国信心尽失一一持续担心美国将无可避免地衰退，也害怕下一代一定会眼界变低。
今天我要告诉各位，我们面临的挑战是真的，挑战非常严重，且不在少数。
它们不是可以轻易，或在短时间内解决。
但是，美国要了解，这些挑战会被解决。
在这一天，我们聚在一起，因为我们选择希望而三厢惧，有意义的团结时隔争和不合。
在这一天，我们来此宣示，那些无用的抱怨和虚伪的承诺已终结，那些扭曲我们政治已久的相互指控和陈旧教条已终结。
我们仍是个年轻的国家，但借用圣经的话，摆脱幼稚事物的时刻到来了，重申我们坚忍精神的时刻到来了，选择我们更好的历史，实践那种代代传承的珍贵权利，那种高贵的理念：就是上帝的应许，我们每个人都是平等的，每个人都是自由的，每个人都应该有机会追求全然的幸福。
再次肯定我们国家的伟大，我们了解伟大绝非赐予而来，必须努力达成。
Write a 300-word report and submit next week.2013年美国总统奥巴马就职演说中英文对照文稿（全）北京时间1月22日凌晨，贝拉克·侯赛因·奥巴马宣誓就职第四十四任美利坚合众国总统并发表就职演说。
奥巴马在演讲中追溯美国民主传统和宪法精神，强调了民众的力量。
演讲中涉及了包括就业、医保、移民和同性恋等多项议题，以下为奥巴马就职演说全文：MR. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:谢谢，非常感谢大家。
拜登副总统、首席大法官先生、国会议员们、尊敬的各位嘉宾、亲爱的公民们。
Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional –what makes us American –is our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:当我们每次聚集在一起为总统举行就职典礼时，我们都是在见证美国宪法的不朽力量。
奥巴马就职演讲中英文版本My fellow citizens:我的同胞们：I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.今天我站在这里，为眼前的重责大任感到谦卑，对各位的信任心怀感激，并将先贤的牺牲铭记于心。
我要感谢布什总统对国家的贡献，也感谢他在政权过渡期间的宽厚和配合。
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents.迄今为止，已经有44位美国人发表过总统就职誓言。
奥巴马就职演说中英文尊敬的各位同胞：今天我站在这里，怀着敬畏和谦卑的心情，肩负着你们赋予的信任和使命。
在我们国家的历史长河中，这是一个庄严而又充满希望的时刻。
我们的国家，正面临着诸多的挑战和困难。
经济的衰退让许多家庭失去了工作和住所，教育的不足让我们的孩子在未来的竞争中处于劣势，医疗保障的缺失让许多人在疾病面前感到无助。
然而，我坚信，我们有能力，也有决心去战胜这些困难。
我们是一个伟大的国家，一个从不缺乏勇气和创造力的国家。
我们的先辈们在艰苦的环境中开拓进取，为我们创造了今天的繁荣。
现在，轮到我们去继承他们的精神，去为我们的子孙后代创造一个更加美好的未来。
我们要重建我们的经济，让每一个愿意工作的人都能找到一份体面的工作，让每一个企业都能在公平的竞争环境中茁壮成长。
我们要投资于教育，让每一个孩子都能接受到优质的教育，无论他们来自城市还是乡村，无论他们的家庭富有还是贫困。
我们要改革我们的医疗保障体系，让每一个人都能在生病的时候得到及时的治疗，而不必担心高昂的医疗费用。
同时，我们也要意识到，我们生活在一个相互依存的世界里。
我们的安全和繁荣不仅仅取决于我们自己的努力，也取决于我们与其他国家的合作。
我们要与世界各国建立友好的关系，共同应对全球性的挑战，如气候变化、恐怖主义和疾病的传播。
在这个过程中，我们可能会遇到挫折和困难。
但是，我们不能退缩，不能放弃。
我们要以坚定的信念和不屈的精神，勇往直前。
因为我们是美国人，我们从不畏惧困难，我们总是在逆境中崛起。
最后，我要感谢每一位美国公民。
你们的声音，你们的希望，你们的梦想，是我前进的动力。
让我们一起携手共进，为了我们的国家，为了我们的未来，努力奋斗！以下是对应的英文版本：My fellow citizens:Today I stand here, with awe and humility, bearing the trust and mission you have bestowed upon me In the long history of our nation, this is a solemn and hopeful momentOur country is facing numerous challenges and difficulties The economic recession has deprived many families of jobs and homes The insufficiency in education has placed our children at a disadvantage in the future competition The lack of medical security has left many people feeling helpless in the face of illness However, I firmly believe that we have the ability and the determination to overcome these difficultiesWe are a great nation, one that has never lacked courage and creativity Our predecessors forged ahead in difficult circumstances and created today's prosperity for us Now, it is our turn to inherit their spirit and create a better future for our descendantsWe must rebuild our economy so that everyone who is willing to work can find a decent job and every enterprise can thrive in a fair competitive environment We must invest in education so that every child can receive a quality education, regardless of whether they come from urban or rural areas, or whether their families are rich or poor We must reform our healthcare system so that everyone can receive timely treatment when they are sick without having to worry about exorbitant medical costsAt the same time, we must also recognize that we live in an interdependent world Our security and prosperity depend not only on our own efforts but also on our cooperation with other countries We must establish friendly relations with countries around the world and jointly address global challenges such as climate change, terrorism, and the spread of diseasesDuring this process, we may encounter setbacks and difficulties But we cannot retreat or give up We must forge ahead with firm belief and indomitable spirit Because we are Americans, we have never feared difficulties We always rise in adversityFinally, I would like to thank every American citizen Your voices, your hopes, and your dreams are the driving force for me to move forward Let us join hands and work together for our country and our future!。
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美国第44届当选总统奥巴马就职演讲稿中英文
美国第44届当选总统奥巴马就职演讲稿：
同胞们：
我今天站在这里，深感面前使命的重大，深谢你们赋予的信任，并铭记我们前辈所付的代价。
我感谢布什总统对国家的贡献以及他在整个过渡阶段给予的大度合作。
至此，有四十四个美国人发出总统誓言。
这些字词曾在蒸蒸日上的繁荣时期和宁静安详的和平年代诵读。
但是间或，它们也响彻在阴云密布、风暴降临的时刻。
美国能够历经这些时刻而勇往直前，不仅因为当政者具有才干或远见，而且也因为我们人民始终坚信我们先辈的理想，对我们的建国理念忠贞不渝。
Read the inaugural speech and compare it with JFK‘s Speech to find any commonalities and differences in lexis, syntax, rhetoric, emotions and style. You may need to take different historical era of their presidency into consideration.Write a 300-word report and submit next week.2013年美国总统奥巴马就职演说中英文对照文稿（全）北京时间1月22日凌晨，贝拉克·侯赛因·奥巴马宣誓就职第四十四任美利坚合众国总统并发表就职演说。
奥巴马在演讲中追溯美国民主传统和宪法精神，强调了民众的力量。
演讲中涉及了包括就业、医保、移民和同性恋等多项议题，以下为奥巴马就职演说全文：MR. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:谢谢，非常感谢大家。
拜登副总统、首席大法官先生、国会议员们、尊敬的各位嘉宾、亲爱的公民们。
Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional – what makes us American – is our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:当我们每次聚集在一起为总统举行就职典礼时，我们都是在见证美国宪法的不朽力量。
My fellow citizens:我的同胞们：I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.今天我站在这里，看到眼前面临的重大任务，深感卑微。
我感谢你们对我的信任，也知道先辈们为了这个国家所作的牺牲。
我要感谢布什总统为国家做出的贡献，以及感谢他在两届政府过渡期间给与的慷慨协作。
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents.迄今为止，已经有44个美国总统宣誓就职。
奥巴马就职演说全文（英文版）奥巴马就职演说全文(英文版)奥巴马手按林肯当年用《圣经》宣誓就任美总统Barack Obama’s Inaugural AddressMy fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents.So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each daybrings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land - a nagging fear that America’s decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.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.On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted - for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things - some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperityand freedom.。
第44任美国总统奥巴马就职演说(中英全文)[ 2009-01-21 09:12:57 |亲爱的公民同胞们：今天我站在这里，面对眼前的任务，深感卑微。
感谢你们给予我的信任，我也清楚前辈们为这个国家所作的牺牲。
我要感谢布什总统对国家的服务，感谢他在两届政府过渡期间给予的慷慨协作。
时至今日，已有44位美国总统宣誓就职。
总统的宣誓有时面对的是国家的和平繁荣，有时面临的是狂风骤雨的紧张形势。
在这种时刻，支持美国前进的不仅仅是领导人的能力和远见，更是美国人民对先驱者理想的坚定信仰，以及对美国建国宣言的忠诚。
过去是这样，我们这一代美国人也要如此。
我们都很清楚，我们正处于危机之中。
我们的国家正在对触角广泛的暴力和仇恨网络宣战。
国家的经济也受到了严重的削弱，这是一些人贪婪和不负责任的后果，但在做出艰难选择和准备迎接新时代方面，我们出现了集体性的失误。
家园失去了；工作丢掉了；商业萧条了。
我们的医疗卫生耗资巨大；我们的学校让许多人失望；每天都能找到更多的证据表明我们利用能源的方式使得对手更加强大，并且威胁到了我们整个星球。
这些，是从数据和统计中可以看到的危机信号。
而更难以衡量但同样意义深远的是美国人自信心的丧失──现在一种认为美国衰落不可避免，我们的下一代必须降低期待的恐惧正在吞噬着我们的自信。
今天我要向你们说的是，我们面临的挑战是真实存在的。
这些挑战很多，也很严重，它们不会轻易地或者在短时间内就得以克服。
但记住这一点：美国终将渡过难关。
今天，我们聚集在这里，是因为我们选择了希望而不是恐惧，团结而不是冲突与争执。
今天，我们在这里宣布要为无谓的抱怨、不实的承诺和指责画上句号，我们要打破牵制美国政治发展的陈旧教条。
我们仍是一个年轻的国家，但借用《圣经》的话说，摒弃幼稚的时代已经来临。
是时候重树我们坚韧的精神；选择我们更好的历史；弘扬那些珍贵的天赋和高尚的理念，并代代传承下去，即上帝赋予的信念：天下众生皆平等，众生皆自由，且均应有追求最大幸福的机会。
在重申我们国家伟大之处的同时，我们深知伟大从来不是上天赐予的，而是要靠我们努力争取。
我们从不抄捷径，也不会退而求其次。
我们的历程不属于那些胆怯懦弱、享受安逸或追逐名利之人。
这条历程属于勇于承担风险者，属于实干家和创造者，他们中的一些人名留青史，但更多的人却在默默无闻地工作着。
正是这些人带领我们走过了漫长崎岖的旅途，带领我们走向富强和自由。
为了我们，他们背起简单的行囊漂洋过海寻找新的生活；为了我们，先辈们忍辱负重，用血汗浇铸工厂；为了我们，他们在诸如（独立战争时的)康科德、（南北战争时的)葛底斯堡、(二战时的）诺曼底和（越南战争时的）溪山等地作战并献出生命。
一次又一次，我们的先辈们战斗着、牺牲着、操劳着，只为了给我们带来更美好的生活。
在他们眼中，美国的强盛与伟大超越了个人雄心，也超越了个人的出身、贫富和派别差异。
我们仍在继续着这一历程。
美国仍是世界上最繁荣、最强大的国家。
危机的发生并未削弱我们工人的生产力，我们仍拥有善于创造发明的头脑，我们的商品和服务仍像上一周、一个月乃至一年前那样受到青睐。
我们的能力并未被削弱。
但是墨守成规、着眼小利、不肯做艰难决定的时代已经过去了。
从今天开始，我们必须振奋起来，扫去心头阴霾，再次投入到重整国家的工作中来。
放眼望去，到处都有工作要做。
国家的经济状况需要我们采取大胆迅速的行动，不光是为了创造新的就业，也是为增长奠定新的基础。
我们将修建路桥、电网、数据线路，不仅仅是为了促进商业也是为了将我们紧密相连。
我们将恢复科学应有的地位、并用科技的魔力提高医疗卫生水平、降低就医成本。
我们将利用太阳、风以及大地所提供的能源来驱动汽车、开动工厂。
我们将改造各级学校，让它们能适应新时代的要求。
所有这一切我们都能做到。
所有这一切我们都将做到。
现在，有人质疑我们的目标是不是太大了，他们说我们的系统无法承受过多的宏大计划。
他们太健忘了。
因为他们忘了这个国家曾经取得过怎样的成绩，他们已经忘了当想象力与共同目标以及必要的勇气结合到一起时，自由的人民所能发挥的能量。
这些怀疑论者不能理解美国正在发生的改变，曾长期耗费我们精力的陈腐政治争议已不被接受。
如今我们提出的问题不是美国政府规模是太大还是太小，而是它是否发挥应用的作用、是否能帮助美国家庭找到收入理想的工作、可以担负得起的医疗服务和足够安度晚年的退休储蓄。
如果答案是肯定的，那么我们要继续执行这些政策，如果答案是否定的，那么我们就结束这些政策。
我们当中所有管理公共资金的人要负起责任，要精打细算、革除陋习，并确保我们的工作受到公众监督，唯有这样，人民与政府之间至关重要的信任才能得以恢复。
现在摆在我们面前的问题也并非市场究竟是股好的还是坏的力量。
市场创造财富、提高自由度的力量无与伦比，然而当前危机提醒了我们，没有监管，市场可能成为脱缰之马，而且一个只追求繁荣的国家注定不能永葆荣华。
一直以来，美国经济的成功并不仅仅依赖于国内生产总值的规模，还有我们经济繁荣所惠及的范围以及我们赋予每一个心怀渴望的人以机会的能力──这一点并非发自谁的慈悲之心，这是我们实现共同利益的最可靠途径。
至于共同防卫领域，我们拒绝在自身的安全与理想之间做出取舍的错误选择。
我们的国父在面临着我们难以想像的困难之时还起草了宪法以保障法制与人权，世世代代的美国人用鲜血捍卫并丰富了这份宪法。
它里面蕴含的信念至今仍光照世界，我们不能出于一时之便将它放弃。
我想对今天正在观看这个仪式的百姓和官员说--不论他们身处最繁华的都市还是像我父亲出生地那样的小村落--他们应该知道，无论男女老幼，只要他们致力于寻求和平和有尊严的未来，美国就是他们的朋友，而且我们已准备好再次在这条道路上担当领导。
我们在此回忆先辈，他们战胜了法西斯主义和共产主义，靠的不只是导弹和坦克，更是靠坚定的盟友和不移的信念。
他们明白仅凭武力不足以保护我们，也不能让我们为所欲为。
相反，他们知道我们国家实力的增长源于我们对自己力量的谨慎使用，我们的安全源于所开展事业的正义、我们的榜样力量以及谦卑与克己品质的融合。
我们将信守这一传统。
在这些原则的指导下，我们能够应对这些需要投入更多努力、更多国与国的合作及理解的崭新挑战。
我们将开始负责任地从伊拉克撤军，并在阿富汗打造来之不易的和平。
我们将与老友与宿敌一道竭力化解核武威胁，并遏制地球变暖趋势。
我们不会为自己的生活方式道歉，我们会坚定不移地捍卫它，对于那些想靠恐怖主义和滥杀无辜来达到目的的人，我们会对他们说：现在我们的精神力量更加强大，坚不可摧，你们不可能战胜我们，我们注定会打败你们。
这是因为我们知道，大杂烩的传统是美国的力量所在，而非我们的弱点。
我们国家是由基督徒、穆斯林、犹太人、印度教徒和无神论者组成。
地球各个角落的语言和文化汇聚成了美国，正是因为我们曾品尝过南北战争和种族隔离的苦酒，并且在经历了这些黑色的篇章之后变得更加强大更加团结，因此我们毫不犹豫地相信旧日的仇恨终有一天会成为过去，种族的界线不久就会消失，而且随着世界变得越来越小，人类的共有品性将会自动显现。
在引领一个和平新时代的到来方面，美国必须发挥自己的作用。
对穆斯林世界，我们正在共同利益和彼此尊重的基础上寻求一条新的前行道路。
对全球那些想要播种冲突、将自己国家的问题怪罪于西方社会的领导人，你们应该知道你们的人民将根据你们建设什么而不是摧毁了什么来评价你们。
对于那些通过腐败、欺骗、压制异见来统治的人，你们应该知道你们站在了历史的对立面。
但是如果你们愿意放开紧攥的拳头，美国会向你们伸出手。
对贫困国家的人民，我们保证将和你们合作，让你们的农场丰收，让水源清洁，滋补饿坏的身体，滋养饥饿的心灵。
对那些与我们一样相对富裕的国家，我们说，不能再对外界的苦难漠不关心，更不能毫无顾忌地消耗世界的资源。
世界已经改变，我们也必须随之改变。
当我们审视前方的道路时，我们以谦卑感激的心想起那些勇敢的美国同胞，他们正在遥远的沙漠和偏僻的山岭上巡逻。
今天，我们应该聆听他们的声音，这也是长眠于阿灵顿国家公墓的先烈们每时每刻都在提醒我们的。
我们尊敬他们,不仅是因为他们捍卫了我们的自由，更因为他们代表着奉献精神；他们致力于寻找超越自身的生命真谛。
而此时，在这个将界定一个时代的时刻，我们更需让这种精神长住我们心间。
因为即使政府尽最大努力，尽最大义务，这个国家最终仍得依靠每个美国人的信念和决心。
这种力量是洪灾泛滥时，陌生人间的温情善举；是人们宁可裁减工时也要保全朋友工作共同度过经济最困难时期的无私忘我；这是消防员们毅然冲入浓烟火海的无畏勇气，也是父母培养孩子的无私之心，孩子最终决定我们的命运。
或许，我们今日面临着全新的挑战，我们迎接挑战的工具完全陌生。
但是，我们赖以走向成功的价值观──勤劳、诚实、勇敢、公正、宽容、好奇、忠诚和爱国──从未改变。
这些价值观是真实的。
它们是推动我们历史进步的沉默的力量。
我们所需的就是回归这些真实的价值。
如今我们需要的是一个勇于负责的新时代。
人人都需要认识到，我们对自己，对国家乃至整个世界，都负有责任。
我们不会抱怨，而会欣然接受这份责任，坚信没有什么能比承担艰巨的任务更让人的精神充实，更能塑造我们的性格。
这是公民应尽的义务，应做的承诺。
这是我们信心的源泉──认识到上帝召唤我们对难以琢磨的命运进行塑造。
这是我们所崇尚的自由与信念的真谛──这就是为什么今天，不同肤色，不同信仰的男女老幼在这个大草坪上汇聚一堂；这就是为什么六十年前，一位黑人父亲走入餐厅甚至无人理睬，而今天他的儿子可以站在这里，在你们面前许下最庄严的誓言。
所以让我们铭记这一天，铭记我们的身份和我们走过的道路。
在我们的国家诞生那一年，先辈们在最寒冷的日子里，围聚在结冰的河边靠微弱的篝火取暖。
首都失守，敌军不断挺近，鲜血染红了白雪。
就在革命的成果倍受质疑之时，我们的国父下令向人民宣读这样几句话：“让这段话流传后世……当一切陷入寒冬，万物俱灭，只有希望和勇气可以长存……这座城市和这个国家，在共同的危机下团结起来，共同面对前方的艰难。
”这就是美国。
面对我们共同的危机，在这艰难的寒冬，让我们牢记那些不朽的字句。
怀着希望和勇气，让我们再一次冲破结冰的逆流，迎接任何可能来临的狂风骤雨。
让我们的子孙传唱，当我们面对考验时，我们拒绝结束我们的旅程，我们没有回头，没有踟蹰不前。
我们在上帝的关爱下眺望远方，我们带着自由这个伟大的礼物，将它安全地传递给未来的世世代代。
（来源：华尔街日报）My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust youhave bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents.So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land - a nagging fear that America’s decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.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.On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one ofshort-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted - for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things - some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn.Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life. They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.This is the journey we continue today. We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year. Our capacity remains undiminished. But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions - that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act - not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology’s wonders to raise health care’s quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions - who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short.For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public’s dollars will be h eld to account - to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day - because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control - and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous. The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our Gross Domestic Product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart - not out of charity, but because it isthe surest route to our common good.As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience’s sake. And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.We are the keepers of this legacy. Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort - even greater cooperation and understanding between nations. We will begin to responsiblyleave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and 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 shall soon 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.To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling topower through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world’s resources without regard to eff ect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains. They have something to tell us today, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages. We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment - a moment that will define a generation - it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies. It is thekindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours. It is the firefighter’s courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent’s willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends - hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism - these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.This is the price and the promise of citizenship.This is the source of our confidence - the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed - why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America’s birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:“Let it be told to the future world…that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive…that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet [it].”America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested we refused t o let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizonand God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.Thank you. God bless you. And God bless the United States of America.。
