CHAPTER 10SPEECHES THAT MADE HISTORY

This chapter contains speeches that Barack Obama gave both shortly before and after he assumed the office of the U.S. presidency. These are speeches that have made history and include Barack Obama’s nomination acceptance speech, delivered at the Democratic National Convention on August 28, 2008; his 2008 election night victory speech; his 2009 presidential inaugural address; his 2009 Middle East speech “On a New Beginning”; his 2009 remarks about financial reform; his 2009 speech before the United Nations; his 2011 announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden; and his 2012 State of the Union address.

2008 NOMINATION ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

Barack Obama moves on stage with a confident gait and bright smile, stretching ...

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