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The President recounts Americas great history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, and pledges to lead America in continuing that tradit...
Sort by The Huffington Post (Free subscription) - 07/05/2009
In his weekend video/radio address, President Barack Obama discussed the heritage of Independence Day and pushed his economic, energy, and health care agenda. Quite...
Sort by Think Progress (Free subscription) - 07/04/2009
President Obama devotes his address this week to remembering the “indomitable spirit of the first American citizens” who built this country and the lessons we can apply to the current challenges: That is the spirit we are called to show once more. We are facing an array of challenges on a scale unseen in our [...]
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He used social media and the web unlike any other presidential candidate in history. Barack Obama’s incredible online presence turned into a grassroots movement culminating in his election as the 44th President of the United States. He was all over YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and the blogosphere. But that was the campaign. Since then, he has promised to be one of the most transparent and accessible...
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If ever there were a holiday that seems expressly designed to display the gift with language possessed by the current President of the United States, Fourth of July would be it. And with this morning's weekly address, Barack Obama took full advantage of the opportunity presented, not just saluting America's peaks and victories, but reminding its citizens of the dark times and despair as well that...
Sort by The Inquisitr (Free subscription) - 07/06/2009
July 4th, also known as Independence Day in America, was this past Saturday, resulting in large quantities of grilled foods, fireworks, and alcohol consumption, much to the chagrin of history buffs and hardcore patriots. But most of the country missed a key component of the weekend: truly celebrating Independence Day. How do you really celebrate [...]
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July 4, 20092:20 pm. | Related1 Responses to “Happy 4th Of July, Tuskegee Airmen Style”bryanIsn’t it about time you reconsidered leaving the British empire? Happy Fourth of July to all you US of Aers.Leave a ReplyName (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) WebsiteRecent CommentsQuaker in a Basement on Quaker in a Basement on Dennis on Burn on Amused Observer on Sponsor c ArchivesDisclaimerThe...
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Oh, the irony. A couple of things missing from the President’s address: “God Bless America”, “Independence Day”. But he didn’t forget to remind us that America sucks. That is the spirit we are called to show once more. We are facing an array of challenges on a scale unseen in our time. We are waging two wars. [...]
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In celebration of the Fourth, President Obama used his weekly address to speak about patriotism and the power of the American spirit. President Obama explained that throughout history, each generation of Americans has faced its own set of unique challenges. But just as each generation faced tough times, each generation found the strength to overcome them by believing that, in America, anything is...
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In his weekly address President Obama talks about the spirit of the Independence Day holiday. The President talks about how America has overcome imposing obstacles in our history and how we must do so again today. The next great American chapter he states will come with health care reform, a clean energy economy and revitalizing our education system.
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by David Safier Enjoy. If you want to take 4 minutes and 22 seconds out of your day, listen to Obama's thoughts on the Fourth, our past and our future. I'll take his words over a limp teabag any day.
Sort by False Hustle (Free subscription) - 07/05/2009
You might not be looking for the promised land, but you might find it anyway: And now an important word from our president: Also, on much more somber note, I would like to send my thoughts and prayers out to the family and friends of former NFL great Steve McNair . I'm still trying to collect my thoughts about this tragedy, so I'll refrain from making much comment at this moment. Just a terrible end...
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On the 4th of July, Overcoming Americas Challenges The President recounts Americas great history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, and pledges to lead America in continuing that tradition. Focusing on creating a clean energy economy, comprehensive health reform, and revitalizing an education system in need of change, the President pledges not to leave these decades-old problems to...
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Three cheers for the good old US of A. Here's to Sarah Palin , for her revolutionary new take on Vince Lombardi's famous saying "winners never quit, and quitters never win." And a shout out to Senator Charles Grassley , who told one of his constituents that if he wants a health insurance package similar to the senator's, he should get a job with the federal government. So much for the superiority of...
