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The Hall of Presidents

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/* Third Incarnation (2009-Present) */
With the Inauguration of Barrack Obama in 2009, the Hall of Presidents once again went under a major renovation. This time, the tone was shifted away from American inequality, and instead focused on the Presidents relationship with "we the people".
Like the previous incarnations of the Hall of Presidents, the current version starts with the shadows of Americans repeating phrases from the Deceleration of Independence. The films narrator (now voiced by Morgan Freeman<ref> http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/walt_disney_world's_magic_kingdom/hall_of_presidents/ </ref>), then shifts the scene back to American Revolution. On the screen, guests then see images of Valley Forge, and of Americans eventually winning their independence. The narrator then tells guests that from the beginning, the dream of a government run by "We the people" was already facing a threat. At this point, the film moves to a time after the Revolution. Due to the war, the colonies are bankrupt, and soldiers are unpaid. In the background, some American veterans can be heard calling for an end to Democracy, and for George Washington to be crowned king. Washington then speaks, saying that he believes in the Democracy that he fought for. After hearing his words, the unrest amongst the solders is quelled.
Following Washington’s speech, the scene changes to the Constitutional Convention, where the Founding fathers have agreed that Washington should be the country’s first President. Washington once again speaks, showing the audience some of his trepidations: