The Obama Years: The Power of Words

The Obama Years: The Power of Words

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2017-03-09

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.

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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.

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2017-03-09

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51

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Documentary

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English

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Smithsonian Networks

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    Jesse Williams

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    David Axelrod

    David Axelrod
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    Douglas Brinkley

    Douglas Brinkley
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    Jon Favreau

    Jon Favreau
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    Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Doris Kearns Goodwin
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    Valerie Jarrett

    Valerie Jarrett
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    Clark Judge

    Clark Judge
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    Cody Keenan

    Cody Keenan
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    John Lewis

    John Lewis
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    Harry Rubenstein

    Harry Rubenstein
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    Barack Obama

    Barack Obama