Barack Obama's First 30 Days in Office

In many ways, Obama’s transition into the White House will be unlike any other presidential changeover. First, this is the first time the country has been in a war situation during a presidential election since the 60s, during the Johnson-Nixon changeover. That will unquestionably affect the decisions Obama makes during his adjustment period.

Another critical issue that will immediately fall into the lap of President Obama is that of the failing economy. Obama and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will be charged with figuring out how to allocate the $700 billion in the bailout program. Obama will be focused on helping America emerge from the economic crisis strong, affluent, powerful, and with a favorable reputation on the world stage.

When Obama receives his first security briefings after being sworn in, the talk will be centered on terrorist threats and potential triggers, as well as how the FBI is working to halt future attacks and on the growing number of spies at home and abroad, online.

There is little doubt that Barack Obama’s transition into his role of president will be fraught with weighty issues, very tough de

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