January 10th, 2009
The six-word Inaugural Address
First came six-word autobiographies. Now Smith Magazine and the National Constitution Center are teaming up to collect suggestions for six words to inspire President-elect Obama and perhaps to include in his Inaugural Address.
Here are some possibilities, both my own and selections from the Smith web site:
Today the American story begins anew.
We can, we should, we will.
The task: A more perfect union.
Yes we can. But only together.
I hereby retract all campaign promises.
What’s your six-word Inaugural?
Len Elder on January 10, 2009
Hope must now turn to action.
The American Dream is not dead.
More than words. Yes We Can!
Nathan Gilliatt on January 10, 2009
We have work. Let’s get going.
Becky Blanton on January 10, 2009
History belongs to those who believe.
Yes we can. Affirmations do work.
They said no. Voters said yes.
Yes we can. Now we will.
Today’s promise is tomorrow’s shining future.
Those who believed are standing here today.
All dreams begin with a “Yes”
We came. We dreamed. We won.
We envisioned. We hoped. We succeeded.
It’s not a presidency. It’s destiny.
Life at full throttle, begins now.
The time, the people, promise fulfilled.
My ladder, the backs of thousands.
Jackie Burhans on January 10, 2009
We are who we voted for
Ask what you can do now
Thomas Clifford on January 10, 2009
Hi Dan!
This is awesome. I LOVE six word stories so thanks for sharing this!
“Change the world with six words!”
“Obama reflects a new collective consciousness.”
“See the change. Be the change.”
Saul Kaplan on January 10, 2009
It is game time. Let’s go.
gregorylent on January 10, 2009
i fooled you, i had to ….
James Williams infohwyman on January 10, 2009
We must now move ahead together
no republicans, no democrats, only Americans
live, love, share, we must cooperate
fate has brought us all together
let us begin building our tomorrows
Susan on January 10, 2009
Four score-seven years from now?
Rick Murray on January 10, 2009
Can I please keep my Blackberry?
Esteban Kolsky on January 10, 2009
thank you. let’s get to work.
Becky Blanton on January 10, 2009
Nana nana na na na na!
Becky Blanton on January 10, 2009
Victors write history. Let’s start writing.
They said we couldn’t. We did.
We beat the odds. Do it again.
Anything is possible. We proved that.
We can. We did. We will.
Rajiv Vindaloo on January 10, 2009
You fell for it. Watch this.
linda m lopeke on January 10, 2009
We came. We saw. We conquered.
Our work today, shapes life tomorrow.
Linda M. Lopeke
The SMARTSTART Coach
Roy Barnes on January 10, 2009
Imagine what we can do together
Jean Gogolin on January 11, 2009
Your first suggestion, “Today the American story begins anew,” wins hands down.
Chris Coons on January 11, 2009
We’re broke. Oops! Bush broke it.
Do you believe in us?
Without vision, the people will perish
Ahead lies hope. Let’s move on!
JB on January 11, 2009
Yes, we can; now, we DO.
Together, we can rebuild America (Only five! Do I get a prize for brevity?)
But I think I like the first one best, because I can hear Obama saying it: “Today the American story begins anew.”
Dana G. Mayer on January 11, 2009
One man can’t fix it all.
Christian Jew Me You Lots 2Do
Come together before its to late
Joel Schettler on January 11, 2009
A house divided can not stand.
sanford sharp on January 11, 2009
I promise to do good stuff.
Friends, Romans, countrymen – what, no Romans?
I come not to bury Caesar.
You just ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
Jack Milano on January 11, 2009
Great Democrats work with Moderate Republicans
Great Republicans work with Moderate Democrats
Ignore the politician behind the curtain
I’m not like Illinois politicians, really!
Jeff De Cagna on January 12, 2009
I will lead. Will you follow?
What do you expect of yourselves?
How will we solve problems together?
We said we could. Will we?
Statements aren’t enough. We need questions.
What’s missing from the American Dream?
What sacrifice will you make today?
Campaigns are broad. Governing is narrow.
Restoring America’s promise is what matters.
Thank God Bush is in Texas!
Jeff De Cagna on January 12, 2009
Here’s one more:
Beginning today, we stop saying nookular.
Virginia Hamilton on January 12, 2009
I am already better than him.
Rick Moore on January 12, 2009
White House is our house, again.
Candice on January 12, 2009
From dark days, new Hope emerges.
diane walton on January 12, 2009
today, we celebrate our collective audacity.
Kristin Wolff on January 12, 2009
Not me, not they, us.
Today, we remind, reengage, and renew.
We are the stewards of our destiny. (7 wds)
Destiny is ours to create. (5 wds)
Our time is now, our work great. (7 wds)
Today is tomorrow’s legacy. We, its creators. (7 wds)
We’re the leaders we’ve waited for. (Better as “We ARE the leaders we’ve been waiting for.”)
Sreejayan on January 12, 2009
Right brain not be left behind.
Let Arts Crafts flourish under him.
New beginning with a new chapter.
Diane Hessan on January 13, 2009
Keep Your Promise To Stay Engaged
Heather on January 13, 2009
Yes we can, we will prevail.
Together we can, together we will.
Yes we can, I need you.
This is YOUR country, follow me.
Follow me, together we will prevail.
hope torrents on January 13, 2009
A sea change. Wave goodbye GW.
Now is the time for US
Say ‘hello’ to partisan ‘goodbye’ bi
Power isn’t example, example is power
Charity begins in your own backyard
Help each other to create change
K Campo on January 13, 2009
Be patient, all change takes time.
Nathan D. Lill on January 13, 2009
He didn’t. I think we will.
Heather on January 14, 2009
Life is a journey, follow me.
Stand by me, we will prevail.
Wayne Silverman on January 14, 2009
1. Ask yourself, What can I do?
2. We must work together or fail.
3. We can write a new story.
4. Stewardship then profit, but first, people.
5. First: Labradoodle or Portugese Water Dog?
6. Not white or black, simply Americans.
7. Not eloquence, but action is required.
8. We work for the future, today.
9. I have a dream, one America.
10. Inside us is the American Dream.
Wayne Silverman on January 14, 2009
and one more:
We can, we will, we must!
dave rowley on January 14, 2009
Geneva convention? where do I sign?
Jim Vernon on January 14, 2009
Hire Jim Vernon. Hire him now!
Don Szumnarski on January 15, 2009
Breathe deep…hold tight… join in!
Lindsey Tanner on January 15, 2009
If we want to start a new country we just have to start. We all need to do something to help. We did, we can, we will.
Glen Fahs on January 15, 2009
Together we are an unstoppable force.
Raj Krishnaswamy on January 16, 2009
The American dream has just begun.
Chris on January 16, 2009
1. Hoping for change? Keep on hoping.
2. Meet the new boss. Carter redux.
3. The world will like us again!
4. Socialism: not just for dictators anymore.
5. Guantanamo? I’ll get around to it.
Marti Szumnarski on January 16, 2009
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Marti and Don on January 16, 2009
From an abomination to an Obama-nation.
Chris on January 16, 2009
Be careful what you hope for.
PJ on January 17, 2009
EVERYTHING is possible- if not probable
C. Peters on January 20, 2009
Yes, we can — because we must.
Michelle Guetens on January 21, 2009
With hopeful resolve together we’ll prevail!
Challenge yourself to change our world
Dream, Decide, Deliver, Discover, Develop, Determine
Tom Purcell on January 21, 2009
Do not judge, we’re all equal
Syrena Pettway on January 21, 2009
Economic equality made possible for all
Dom Galardi on January 21, 2009
We live in freedom as one
Together as one we unite proudly
Let’s make today new not tomorrow
United with hope we grow stronger
Keep united never divided live stronger
Irwin on January 21, 2009
We can put America on track
With hard work we can succeed
United people can overcome any situation
Vicky L. on January 22, 2009
As one nation, we can achieve.
Shanda Lewis on January 22, 2009
New president, no limits, larger dreams.
Black White Yellow, still American.
Nixon Arauz on January 22, 2009
Hope is what America craves for.
Yes We can!!!
Lets be the change we want to see in the world.
zoe on February 27, 2009
Inspired hope, with a catchy slogan.
People put their dreams in me.
I am still human, not perfect.
I make mistakes, bear with me.
People make country, not leaders alone.
Work with me, I’m not savior.
You change first, I will help.
alberta boulware on September 1, 2009
wracking my brain, too many words
eighty years soon, planning twenty more