Everything you need to understand or teach Praise Song For the Day by Elizabeth Alexander.
"Praise Song for the Day" is a free-verse poem by American poet and educator Elizabeth Alexander. The poem was originally performed at the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. The poem asks listeners to remember the sacrifices that have been made to make this historic inauguration possible. Through its focus on different American professions and backgrounds, the poem calls for unity, shared experience, and a hopeful attitude toward the future.
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