Today the senators headed to Capitol Hill for "Hill Day".  This is the day they meet their respective state senators.  Joining them for this experience were the delegates from Girls Nation.

Evening brought a special speaker and wonderful treat for the senators.  Holocaust survivor Nesse Goden shared her story to an audience riveted to her every word. After taking questions, Nesse spent time with the boys taking photos and just enjoying their company.

Wednesday dawned with the senators gathering for flag raising and then the short walk to the auditorium for the Inauguration of President Michael Herbert and Vice President Benjamin Attia by the Honorable Alan Lance.

From there the President made his cabinet appointments and the rest of the day the senators met in their respective senate committees.  The evening program was the very popular Alumni Night with returning Boys Nation Alumni, Michael Lang, Maj. Sean Morrow, Dan Webber, and Joel Leftwich prior to the senators return for an additional senate session rounding out the day.

It made little difference the 98 delegates stood in the hot July sun along the sidewalk waiting their turn to go through security to enter the White House.  They were excited as they were to meet the President of the United States.

It was a long wait, but when it was over, they were rewarded with a photo session with President Obama, his encouraging words and hearty handshakes for all.  The afternoon brought the first live webcast as the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates debated.  After a short break allowing for dinner, the delegates once again convened where the all important vote was cast to elect these positions.  With another live session webcast, Michael Herbert of Arvada, Colorado was elected President and Benjamin Attia of Hockessin, Delaware was elected Vice President.