Barack Obama

The beginning of the video advertisement of Barack Obama for the 2008 presidential election was quite attractive and convincing enough to motivate the targeted audience. The advertisement targets the general and common Americans who longed to have a change after two consecutive terms of George W. Bush. Tired of hearing about events of war, Americans could find the message of Barack Obama to be appropriate and striking. It is quite blatant that the presidential ad was meticulously crafted to fulfill

what was and hope for what is to come. The “Inaugural Address,” by President Lyndon Baines Johnson and the “Inaugural Address,” by President Barack Obama both utilize persuasive rhetorical purpose supported by nariation and evaluation in an effort to unify the people of America under a new President’s promise of leadership and change. President Barack Obama and President Lyndon Johnson each begin their respective inaugural speeches with a humble recognition of the transfer of executive power and

Barack Obama America’s First African American President President, leader, or inspiration are three words people often think of in connection with Barack Obama. Many know Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States, yet he is so much more than one of America’s presidents. Barack Obama changed the world by becoming the United States first African American president. Through his presidency he showed people that through truth and perseverance, you can change the world. He left his legacy

The Health Care Acts that were signed into action under President Barack Obama had been being worked on and changed for the past 75 years. Many presidents who preceded Obama fought immensely to pass health care reforms, but as predicted, those presidents failed. In this paper, I will examine the presidential powers and certain skills that Barack Obama used in order to successfully establish a major health care reform. Barack Obama certainly learned from others’ past mistakes, but by putting his knowledge

States of America. The current US president, Barack Obama, was first elected in 2008 and reelected in 2012 for two consecutive terms. There were citizens who favored him, and there were some citizens who did not. The article, “I miss Barack Obama,” give the reader an author’s opinion of President Obama. After witnessing the current presidential candidate debates, David Brooks, the author, said he is going to miss President Obama a lot. He thinks President Obama possesses all the “good traits of character

Political Scandals in the 2000’s Barack Obama was an important person in the 2000’s that impacted our society for the better. He was liked by many people for some of the things that he was doing. After his first term as president, he was reelected for a second term. Barack Obama was our first and currently only African American president to be in office. Barack Obama was seen as a good president and was loved enough to get reelected for that second term. Barack Obama was not just loved, but also seen

Interfaith Service. President Barack Obama’s speech utilized repetition and inclusive diction in order to motivate the people of Boston and send the message that the city will recover. Throughout President Obama’s speech he uses repetition to motivate and get his message across to his audience. He repeated important points such as, “We finish this race”(Obama 3). This phrase implies that the attack was just an obstacle and it won’t stop the city from “...finish(ing) this race”(Obama 3). The race being

Barack Obama’s path to presidency was extremely difficult and one of the best executed political strategies in recent memory. In a country still ripe with racism and bigotry, a black man of mixed heritage was able to become the 44th President of the United States of America, an incredible accomplishment that many didn’t think was possible. For most politicians with career goals set towards lofty government positions like the Commander in Chief, there is a well worn path that many choose to take that

How is Barack Obama an example of a bold minority? Fredrick Douglass was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, and writer. He was born a slave but was able to escape at age 20. He succeeded at becoming a world renowned anti-slavery activist. He was a bold minority because he argued about slavery with his numerous articles and speeches. Another example of a bold minority is Barack Obama because he was able to become the first African American president defeating Republican John McCain

"Achieving Validation: Barack Obama and Black Turnout in 2008." State Politics & Policy Quarterly 12.1 (2012): 3-22. Web. This book examines the advancement of black leadership and politics since the Civil Rights Movement. It looks Barack Obama, from his time spent as a successful candidate for the Illinois State Senate to President of the United States, as part of the continuum of African American political leaders. Marable, Manning, and Kristen Clarke. Barack Obama and African American Empowerment: