Richard Blanco 2013 Inauguration Poet

Since Robert Frost was asked to read a poem for the inauguration of John F. Kennedy I have been keenly aware of the inspiration this day brings to all of us. I was so excited when Maya Angelou wrote her poem for Clinton's - I remember going out to the break room with Martha and both of us watching in awe. I was not disappointed today by Richard Blanco. His poem was filled with gratitude, unity and deep roots of our American ways.