American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at theUS Capitol ... [+] in Washington DC on January 20, 2021. “Today we honor our three captains, for their actions and impact in a time of uncertainty and need. For while we honor them today, it is they who every day honor us,” Gorman said in the last line of the poem. Key BackgroundGorman became a nationwide sensation after her performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration went viral. Further ReadingThe Top 3 Slots On Amazon And Barnes & Noble Bestseller Lists Belong To Poet Amanda Gorman (Forbes)Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem Was Partly Inspired By The Capitol Riots (Forbes)

Source: Forbes February 07, 2021 21:03 UTC