Here, the people rule [IT is the morning of january 20, 2009, just hours before the historic inauguration of barack obama as the 44TH president of the united states

The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded a $150,000 Project Grant to the MPT Foundation, Inc. for the public television program "Here, the People Rule" under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) federal grant program. MPT Foundation will produce a two-hour documentary film for PBS that will explore notable transitions in history through stories involving themes of change. The film is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2023. The NEH Public Programs grant supports opportunities for the American public to explore humanities topics through programs in various community venues and on public media. This award will allow MPT Foundation to produce a public television program examining historical transitions that engage public audiences.

At the white house, the situation room buzzes with activity. U.S. Intelligence agencies are convinced that somali terrorists have snuck into the country from canada ? And will explode bombs on the national mall during the inauguration. Unseen by the american public, hillary clinton, condoleezza rice and the highest levels of the bush and obama administrations are working together to ensure that the plot is not successful ? And that the presidency will survive if IT is. Here, the people rule, a two-hour film for PBS, will unfold around a number of broad themes, each involving several transitions. We will hear interesting and enlightening stories of notable transitions in history.]