20 13 what is the topic of Obama's inaugural speech?

Inaugural address: reaffirming the founding spirit of the United States and emphasizing equality for all.

Obama: Thank you. I really appreciate it． Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests and fellow citizens,

Thank you. Thank you very much. Vice President Biden, Chief Justice, members of Congress, distinguished guests and dear citizens.

Every time we get together to hold the inauguration ceremony for the president, we witness the enduring power of our constitution. We affirm our commitment to democracy. We remember that it is not the color of our skin that binds this country together, nor our beliefs or the origin of our names. What sets us apart-what makes us Americans-is our belief in an idea that was stated in a declaration more than 200 years ago:

Every time we get together to celebrate the inauguration of the president, we are witnessing the enduring power of the American Constitution. We are all affirming the promise of American democracy. We reiterate that it is not the color of our skin, the dogma we believe in, or the origin of our name that binds this country closely. What makes us different and what makes us Americans is our persistence in an idea. More than 200 years ago, this concept was clearly stated in a declaration:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that the Creator endowed them with certain inalienable rights, including the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

"We hold the following truth to be self-evident, that is, all men are created equal. The creator endowed them with many inalienable rights, including the right to life, freedom and the right to pursue happiness. "

Today, we continue a never-ending journey to connect the meaning of these words with the reality of our times. Because history tells us that although these truths may be self-evident, they never take effect automatically; Although freedom is a gift from God, it must be protected by his people on earth. 1776 patriots are not fighting to replace the tyranny of the king with the privilege of a few people or the rule of the mob. They gave us a Republic, a government of the people, by the people and for the people, and entrusted each generation to defend our founding creed.

Today, we continue this unfinished journey and build a bridge between these ideas and the reality of our times. Because history tells us that even if these truths are self-evident, they will never take effect automatically. Because although freedom is a gift from God, it still needs people all over the world to defend it. 1776, American patriotic pioneers fought not only to overthrow the tyranny of the king, but also to win the privileges of a few people and establish the rule of the mob. The pioneers left us a republic, a government of the people, by the people and for the people. They entrusted every generation of Americans to defend our founding creed.

For more than 200 years, we have done it.

In the past 200 years, we have done it.

Through the blood of whipping and the blood of swords, we understand that no federation based on the principles of freedom and equality can survive in a state of semi-slavery and semi-freedom. We changed ourselves and vowed to move forward together.

From the bloody shackles of slavery and the bloody killings of swords, we know that the Federation based on the principle of freedom and equality cannot remain semi-slave and semi-free forever. We won a new life and vowed to move forward together.

We agree that modern economy needs railways and highways to speed up travel and commerce; Schools and colleges that train our workers.

We work together to establish a modern economic system. The construction of railways and highways has accelerated tourism and business exchanges. Establish schools and universities and train our workers.

Together, we found that the free market will prosper only if there are rules to ensure competition and fair competition.

Together, we found that the prosperity of the free market can only be based on the principle of ensuring competition and fair competition.

Together, we are determined that a great country must care for the disadvantaged and protect its people from the greatest dangers and misfortunes in life.

We decided to keep this great country away from danger and protect its people from life threats and misfortune.

After all this, we have never given up our doubts about the central authority, nor have we succumbed to the illusion that all social ills can be solved only by the government. Our praise of initiative and enterprise; Our persistence in hard work and personal responsibility is constant in our character.

Along the way, we have never given up our doubts about centralization. Nor do we yield to the lie that all social ills can be solved by the government alone. Our praise for initiative, our insistence on hard work and personal responsibility are the basic essence of the American spirit.

But we always understand that times have changed and we must change; Loyalty to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges; Maintaining our individual freedom ultimately requires collective action. Because the American people can't meet the needs of today's world by acting alone, just as American soldiers can't use rifles and militia to fight against the forces of fascism or communism. No one can train all the math and science teachers we need in the future, or build roads, networks and research laboratories to bring new employment opportunities and businesses to our country. Now, more than ever, we need to do these things together as a country and a nation.

We also understand that times are changing and we need to change. Loyalty to the founding spirit requires us to shoulder new responsibilities and meet new challenges. Protecting our personal freedom ultimately requires the joint efforts of all. Because Americans can no longer meet the challenges of today's world alone, just as American soldiers can no longer use rifles and militia to fight the enemy (fascism and capitalism) like their ancestors. It is impossible for one person to train all the math and science teachers. We need them to educate our children for the future. People can't build roads, lay networks and set up laboratories to bring new jobs and business opportunities to China. Now, we need unity and cooperation more than ever before. As a country, a nation is United.

This generation of Americans has stood the test of crises, which have strengthened our determination and proved our resilience. Ten years of war is now coming to an end. An economic recovery has begun. The possibilities of the United States are infinite, because we have all the qualities required by this borderless world: youth and vitality; Diversity and openness; Unlimited adventure ability and innovative talent. My fellow Americans, we were born for this moment, and we will seize it-as long as we seize it together.

This generation of Americans has experienced the test of crisis, and the economic crisis has strengthened our determination and proved our resilience. The ten-year war is coming to an end and economic recovery has begun. The possibilities of the United States are infinite, because we have all the qualities needed in today's borderless world: youth and vitality, pluralism and openness, endless adventure and creativity. Dear compatriots, we were born for this moment. We should unite at this moment and seize the present opportunity.

Because our people understand that when fewer and fewer people live well and more and more people make ends meet, our country cannot succeed. We believe that the prosperity of the United States must rely on the shoulders of the growing middle class. We know that when everyone can find independence and pride in their work, America will prosper; When the wages of honest labor liberate families from the brink of hardship. When a little girl born in the poorest knows that she has the same chance of success as others, we are loyal to our creed, because she is American, she is free, and she is equal, not only in the eyes of God, but also in our own eyes.

Because we Americans know that our country can't succeed if only one shrinking minority succeeds and most people can't. We believe that the prosperity of the United States must be built on the broad embrace of the rising middle class, and we know that the prosperity of the United States can only be achieved in this way. Only when everyone can find self-reliance and pride in their work can it be realized. Only when the wages earned by honest labor are enough to get the family out of the cliff of hardship can it be realized. We are loyal to our cause and make sure that a little girl born in the poorest environment can know that she has the same chance of success as others. Because she is an American, she is free and equal. Her freedom and equality are not only witnessed by God, but also protected by us.

We know that outdated plans are not enough to meet the needs of our times. We must use new ideas and technologies to reshape our government, revise our tax laws, reform our schools, and give our citizens the skills they need to work harder, learn more and achieve higher goals. Although the means will change, our goal will last forever: a country that rewards the efforts and determination of every American. This is what this moment needs. This will give our creed real meaning.

We know that our outdated procedures are not enough to meet the needs of the times. We must apply new ideas and new technologies to reshape our government, improve our tax laws, reform our schools, and let our citizens have the skills they need, work harder, learn more knowledge and develop to a higher level. This means change, and our goal is that the country can reward the efforts and determination of every American. This is what is needed now. This will give real meaning to our creed.

Our people still believe that every citizen should enjoy basic security and dignity. We must make hard choices to reduce the cost of health care and the size of the deficit. But we don't accept the view that the United States must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build the future. Because we remember the lessons of the past, when the old age was spent in poverty, parents of disabled children had nowhere to turn for help. We don't believe that in this country, freedom is reserved for the lucky and happiness is reserved for the few. We realize that no matter how responsibly we live, any one of us may face unemployment, sudden illness or home swept away in a terrible storm at any time. Our commitment to each other-through medical insurance, Medicaid and social security-will not weaken our initiative; They strengthened us. They didn't make us a nation of takers; They let us take risks and make this country great.

We, the people, still believe that every citizen should have basic security and dignity. We must make hard choices, reduce medical costs and reduce the size of the deficit. But we refuse to choose between taking care of the generation that built the country and investing in the next generation that will build the country. Because we remember the lessons of the past: the sunset time of the elderly is spent in poverty, and parents with disabled children have nowhere to turn for help. We believe that in this country, freedom belongs not only to the lucky ones, or happiness belongs only to a few people. We know that no matter how responsibly we live, any of us may face the risk of unemployment, sudden illness or houses being destroyed by terrible hurricanes at any time. We promise everyone through medical insurance, Medicaid and social security programs that this will not make our creativity fail, but will make us stronger. These will not make us a country full of people who get something for nothing, but make us dare to take risks and make our country great.