On Friday, February 11th 2011, monumental and inspirational news spread across the world. Egypt, after eighteen days of protesting, successfully forced their nations leader to resign from power. As supporters of the new government were given the news of the resignation, the former leader Mubarak, and his family, left the city of Cairo. According to The LA Times, President Obama commented on this glorious triumph through a speech shown on cable stations across the United States. The celebration erupting in Tahrir Square could be seen split screen during Obama's speech, which exemplified the significance of this event. The President, who until now has remained neutral, congratulated and recognized the admirable acts of the Egyptian people. He explains that this event is one that will forever change not only Egypt, but also the rest of the world including preceding countries seeking liberty. Obama continues by comparing this victory to Gandhi, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and MLK's civil rights protests, by admiring the peaceful means in which Egypt has acquired their new freedom. Although the speech mostly was congratulating the people of Egypt, Obama does offer a word of advice that their new nation has difficulties ahead that he is certain they can over come. Obama's speech, given in the Grande Foyer of the White House, was a demonstration of his hopes that all nations, including our own, can follow the lead of Egypt by solving problems peacefully without force and terrorism.
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