The Obama Years: The Power of Words
Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, "one of the best writers and orators in the presidency." Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches, as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself.
Written by Jody Schiliro
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Jesse Williams Self - Narrator (voice) -
David Axelrod Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama -
Douglas Brinkley Self - Presidential Historian -
Jon Favreau Self - Speechwriter for President Obama -
Doris Kearns Goodwin Self - Historian -
Valerie Jarrett Self - Senior Advisor to President Obama - Clark Judge Self - Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan
- Cody Keenan Self - Former White House Director of Speechwriting
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John Lewis Self - Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate - Harry Rubenstein Self - Curator of Political History for the Smithsonian
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Barack Obama Self (archive footage)
