The Hill We Climb Summary
Amanda Gorman

The Hill We Climb Overview

“The Hill We Climb” is a spoken word poem written and performed by Amanda Gorman on January 20th, 2021 in recognition of President Joseph R. Biden’s inauguration. Following the inauguration’s theme of “America United,” “The Hill We Climb” speaks of the shared history, faith, and future of the nation. The poem’s hopeful outlook of the future contributed to its critical acclaim. Still, “The Hill We Climb” acknowledges that this future depends on the communal and continuous work of citizens in bridging differences in the country.