INAUGURATION FARTHEST VIEW

At the far end of the national mall around two miles from the capitol where Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th U-S President the person with the farthest view of the swearing in ceremony was filled with as much excitement as any of the diginitaries assembled close to the event. Babcock who declined to give her age is native of New York currently lives in Washington D.C she said she wasn't initially a fan of Obama but it didn't take long for him to win her over.

From the steps of The Lincoln Memorial Babcock and others were in a festive mood despite frigid temperatures and biting wind. For her Obama's election marks a chance to redeem her country's standing on the world stage. Obama's speech on Tuesday like his campaiign included references to ordinary people who brought dignity to America throught their humility and hard work.

Babcock seemed a worthy representation of these Americans included in the new president's thoughts even if she was watching from the back of the line.