Hugh Sidey was an American journalist and author.
Dear Hugh,
I am now trying to figure out exactly when I realized our son was the President of the United States.
I am certain that the moment he took the oath of office standing there with Laura and the twins and the Chief Justice was the key; but there were other moments before and after that helped define the matter....
This I calculated was my 5th inauguration as a platform guest – two as Ronald Reagan's Vice President. My own inauguration as the 41st President. Then Bill Clinton's as #42, then this wonderful one....
The Army singing sergeant did one of those mod-versions of a patriotic song medley – the kind where you throw in wobbles and descant noises. Why can't they just sing 'em straight anymore? Anyway it wasn't horrible. It was just bad....
Then the big moment as George was invited to the podium.... I got close to tears several times but never lost it. But this moment was clearly the most emotional of all for both Bar and me.... Wonder. Joy. Amazement. Honor. Happiness. I don't know how to describe what I felt, but it was good, real good.
....People say all the time "What do we call you now." I like "#41."
