The big news event of the day was the announcement of the site for the Summer Olympic Games in 2016. For the past couple of weeks this has been a growing news story, especially since President Barack Obama has gone to the Olympic committee to speak on the city's behalf.
This news came as a shock to me. Personally, I thought once Barack Obama went to the Olympic committee it was a sure thing for the city of Chicago. After all of the discussions about how much the Olympics could help restore not only America's image internationally but give a boost to our economy.
The city of Chicago was in a state of shock after believing that they were one of the favorites. However, not only did Chicago not win the bid. They came in dead last of the four finalists. I for one wanted to see the Olympics back here in the United States, but it doesn't look like that will happen until at least 2020.
I saw that on the news. I was sure that they would get the Olympics in 2016, especially once Oprah jumped on the band wagon. I guess Oprah isn't the ruler of the world after all.
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