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It was exactly fifty two years ago when african-american lives would change forever. No one ever dreamed that blacks and whites would ever integrate let alone that there would be a black president. Now the time has come for the great nation to be ruled by a black man which is Barack Obama. On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated for his first term in the United States presidency. Barack Obama has an interesting life filled with many successes which has led him to become the 44th president of the United States.
Barack Obama is from Hawaii. His mother is Ann Dunham and his father is Barack Obama Sr. He is the current 44th president of the United States. Barack is married to First Lady Michelle Obama and they have two daughters, Sasha …show more content…

In the Democratic Primary he emerged as the winner from seven candidates. His second book, The Audacity of Hope, was published on October 17, 2006 and it instantly became a bestseller. On January 3, 2008, Obama won a surprise victory in the first major nominating contest, the Iowa Caucus. In 2009, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen the international diplomacy and cooperation between people. These are just a few accomplishments that Obama achieved. (Britannica Middle School Database). Some interesting facts about Barack is that he can speak spanish, his zodiac sign is a Leo, and his name means “one who is blessed” in Swahili. He is also left handed, and he has read every Harry Potter book. Another interesting fact is that he worked at a Baskin Robbins as a teen and ironically he cannot stand ice cream. His favorite drink is Black Forest Berry Iced Tea and his favorite meal is his wife, Michelle’s, shrimp linguini. (Swaine, Jon). Barack Obama has an interesting life filled with many successes which has led him to become the 44th president of the United States. He has opened the doors for the minorities living all across this nation. Who knows? Maybe our next president can be a hispanic, black, or even a

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Obama started off by establishing himself at the beginning and claimed, “‘My presence on this stage is pretty unlikely’”(Heinrichs 295), which was a very modest but smart choice. He then proceeds to tells a story about his parents and links his character with the American Way using pathos in his speech. He divides his side from the opponent’s side, without blaming anyone, to make him sound more mature and reasonable by saying I say to you tonight: we have more work to do (296). He then goes on to prove that statement by naming a list of things that need to be done. Then he gives the refutation, by attacking the Republicans indirectly who seek to divide Americans ( Heinrichs 296).

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With Kinder and Riddle insight the nation is able to identify how African Americans supported Obama throughout his candidacy as the first African American President. The book exposes how the society constantly question if Obama was taking the necessary actions while in office, if he was the best person to represent the United States, and how whites did not try to help him succeed in office because he was not their standard candidate. Throughout the book, readers witness Obama having the least popularity support, allowing people to notice racial resentment, but also comprehend why people did not support him in his first

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Way back in 1919 he hit 137 home runs, had 734 runners batted in, and 197 stolen bases. ("Jackie Robinson Career Home Runs") The color of your skin should have nothing to do with how you play; your race is nothing, but a color and he surely proves that. Jack Roosevelt Robinson, aka Jackie Robinson, a worldwide known baseball player, is known for changing baseball. His accomplishment changed baseball.

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Former American Politician and Civil Rights Activist John Lewis once stated “Never let any person or any force-dampen, dim, or diminish your light”. On November 4th, 2008, Democratic nominee Barack Hussein Obama won the Presidential election to be the 44th President of the United States of America, defeating Republican nominee John McCain with 365 electoral votes. Obama’s inauguration commenced an unprecedented event that completely changed the American political landscape like never seen before, electing the first African American President into the White House. Despite the Emancipation Proclamation declared by President Lincoln in 1863, African Americans have experienced colossal amounts of racism, violence, and segregation for the last 160 years. Significant African American leaders such as Booker T. Washington, W.E.B Dubois, Martin Luther King, and Malcolm X have laid the necessary groundwork and

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Rhetorical Analysis Former Illinois State Senator and soon to be Forty-fourth president of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama, recounts what happened in the past to make America what is today and how he intends to maintain the ideas of America’s founding fathers throughout his term of presidency. His intended audience of the first inaugural address is the citizens of America and his purpose was to comfort them about the past and encourage the future of America. He creates a patriotic and empowering tone in order to appeal to pathos. His diction throughout the speech illustrates patriotism, allusions, and anaphoras. Obama opens his speech by discussing the views of our forebears and documents and how we have followed through with those views.

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Obama is one of the most influential people in the whole world and a role model to many, from military families to the lives of young women. Michelle Obama has a very big audience. After she became the American first Lady and after her husband 's election she choose a number of causes/Initiatives to help support. In 2010 she launched “Let’s Move”, to gather community

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The 44th and first African American President, Barack Obama, in his Inaugural Address, promotes a call to action. Obama’s purpose is to express his gratitude for his opportunity to become president and discuss his plans for economic advancement. In order to reach the American people of the U.S., Obama adopts a serious and thought-provoking tone to urge them to support his plans for advancement. During this time of economic crisis, Obama clearly conveys to the American people through his use of metaphor, allusion, and anaphora, that it is time to take a stand and make a change in America.

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This is a good rhetorical appeal because everyone knows about Martin Luther King Jr., Obama connects with us emotionally by using the fact that Dr. King enrolled into this college at the age of 15, he used his passion to study harder, and with the help of his college, Martin Luther King Jr. is able to thrive towards his dreams. Another example of pathos is when Obama says, “ I was raised by a heroic single mom, wonderful grandparents…”(Obama 8). Obama uses the fact that he did not grow up with the dream family, the family with two supportive parents. No, he specifically said that he grew up with a “heroic” mother and no father figure in his life. Since almost half of the United States lives with two parents, many people will take on pity

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I think Obama pulled out his victory because first, how he looks, next how professionally he dressed, and how strongly he gave his addresses. How Obama looks compared to other Presidents is a huge stepping stone for America, Obama is the first African-American President. Obama Has very light skin due to the fact he was born in Hawaii. His nose is slightly bigger than a normal nose along with wider. Next to his nose he has a mole on the left side.

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His speech made a major impact on today’s society. Obama made everything possible for society. Obama speech had a slippery slope effect. Thanks to Obama we now have free health care and several other things. Obama just didn’t give us free health care, Obama gave the people hope.

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Throughout the speech, President Obama’s use of rhetorical devices make the speaker feel a powerful emotional connection and feel that the president is one of them. President Obama’s introduction and conclusion of his acceptance speech are two sections that are the most powerful in drawing the listener in and leaving the listener with a

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Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961,in Hawaii. His parents met when they were in college. With his mother being white and his father being black, things changed as he grew up. His parents married on February 2, 1961. A little after they married and son was born, Obama’s father continued his education at The University of Hawaii.

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Barack Obama’s win for President in 2009 was a historical moment for the United States. His inaugural speech was much anticipated, because this was going to set the tone for his presidency. His speech told the American people that improving the economy is one of his priorities, but there were also other areas he would like to improve like healthcare and the education system. This was a speech that was meant to persuade the American public to take action for them to rise as a nation again, and for them to put their trust into him. His message addressed a couple of specific points like his gratefulness to the American people, the different crises America is facing, how America will overcome these crises, replying to his cynics, addressing the world, and then he reminded America again to be brave like they’ve always been to overcome the hard times (5 Speechwriting Lessons from Obama's Inaugural Speech, (n.d.).

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