2013 Outside the White House | A Grateful American Moment

This video was filmed in January 2013, just days after the inauguration of Barack Obama. I’m walking along the portion of the inaugural parade route that runs directly in front of the White House, just before the reviewing stand where the President would have stood. While there’s no parade footage here, you’ll see the street itself, the surrounding buildings, and something most people never notice—the security setup that allows only police and authorized vehicles to pass through. As I’m talking, you’ll actually see a police car approach and the metal security barriers lower into the ground, then rise again once the vehicle passes. It’s one of those everyday DC moments that feels quietly fascinating when you witness it in real time. I also share a personal memory about my very first job when I moved to Washington, DC—working at a bank directly across from the White House—and how I excitedly called my mom to tell her I worked “across the street from the White House.” It still makes me smile. The video ends with a moment of reflection, standing in the same spot, feeling grateful, blessed, and proud to be a citizen of the United States of America. Thank you for walking with me through this small but meaningful slice of history. 🇺🇸 God bless you, and God bless the United States of America. ———————————— Be sure to Subscribe. Like. Comment Thank You. Book Your Travel www.TravelwithLadyLillie.com Ready to make your Disney dreams a reality? Click the link to grab your copy now of our exclusive eBook, "3 Inside Secrets to the Best Disney Cruise of Your Life." https://mailchi.mp/dreamvacations/disney-ebook Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravelwithLadyLillie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iluvcruising/