Overview

"The seminal speeches that helped catapult Barack Obama to the White House. President Obama's words are one of the lasting legacies of his presidential campaign and administration. InPower in Words,distinguished historian and civil rights activist Mary Frances Berry and former presidential speechwriter Josh Gottheimer introduce Obama's most memorable speeches, from his October 2002 speech against the war in Iraq and his November 2008 election-night victory speech to ""A More Perfect Union,"" his March 2008 response to the Reverend Wright controversy, and lesser-known but revealing speeches, such as one given in Nairobi, Kenya, in August 2006. For each speech, Berry and Gottheimer add a rich introduction that includes political analysis, provides insight and historical context, and features commentary straight from the speechwriters themselves-including Jon Favreau, Obama's chief speechwriter, and several other Obama campaign writers. Compelling and enduring,Power in Wordsdelivers the behind-the-scenes account of Obama's rhetorical legacy and is a collection to relish for years to come."

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Author:   Mary Frances Berry ,  Josh Gottheimer ,  Theodore C. Sorensen
Publisher:   Beacon Press
Imprint:   Beacon Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.70cm
Weight:   0.413kg
ISBN:  

9780807001691

ISBN 10:   0807001694
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   06 September 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Ted Sorensen Introduction 1 Speech against the Iraq War Resolution October 2, 2002 l Federal Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 2 Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention July 27, 2004 l FleetCenter, Boston, Massachusetts 3 United States Senate Victory Speech November 2, 2004 l Hyatt Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois 4 John Lewis’s Sixty-fifth Birthday Gala February 21, 2005 l Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia 5 Knox College Commencement Address June 4, 2005 l Galesburg, Illinois 6 Call to Renewal Keynote Address June 28, 2006 l National City Church, Washington, D.C. 7 “An Honest Government, A Hopeful Future” August 28, 2006 l University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya 8 Presidential Announcement Speech February 10, 2007 l Old State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois 9 Iowa Jefferson-Jackson Dinner November 10, 2007 l Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Des Moines, Iowa 10 Night of Iowa Caucus January 3, 2008 l Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines, Iowa 11 Night of New Hampshire Primary January 8, 2008 l Nashua South High School, Nashua, New Hampshire 12 South Carolina Primary Victory Speech January 26, 2008 l Columbia Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina 13 Night of Super Tuesday Primaries February 5, 2008 l Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, Illinois 14 “A More Perfect Union” March 18, 2008 l National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 15 Night of North Carolina and Indiana Primaries May 6, 2008 l RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 16 “A World That Stands as One” July 24, 2008 l Victory Column, Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany 17 “The American Promise”: Democratic National Convention August 28, 2008 l Invesco Field, Denver, Colorado 18 Election Night Victory Speech November 4, 2008 l Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois Acknowledgments Notes

Reviews

@lt;p@gt; Berry and Gottheimer bring their own depth of insight to an analysis of each of the speeches and the vision they embody. . . . A book to savor and return to for subsequent readings. --@lt;i@gt;Kirkus Reviews@lt;/i@gt;@lt;br@gt;@lt;br@gt; Considering the number of books written about President Obama, you would think we've heard enough. Not to say that I'm the decider of these things but my vote should count for something, and I think that @lt;i@gt;Power in Words@lt;/i@gt; dissects the rhetoric of the president in unprecedented ways. A while back I began to see this movement the president is leading as a kind of cultural transformation, and in this book the stories behind the famous addresses come to life. --Bill Cosby@lt;br@gt;@lt;br@gt; In the long sweep of history, readers will be able to refer to this work to better understand and appreciate the power of words of our forty-fourth president of the United States. --Dana Perino, former White House press secretary@lt;br@gt;@lt;

Berry and Gottheimer bring their own depth of insight to an analysis of each of the speeches and the vision they embody. . . . A book to savor and return to for subsequent readings. -- Kirkus Reviews Considering the number of books written about President Obama, you would think we've heard enough. Not to say that I'm the decider of these things but my vote should count for something, and I think that Power in Words dissects the rhetoric of the president in unprecedented ways. A while back I began to see this movement the president is leading as a kind of cultural transformation, and in this book the stories behind the famous addresses come to life. --Bill Cosby In the long sweep of history, readers will be able to refer to this work to better understand and appreciate the power of words of our forty-fourth president of the United States. --Dana Perino, former White House press secretary It was the late Richard Neustadt who famously wrote that 'presidential power is the power to persuade.' This rich and thoughtful collection of the stories behind the speeches that launched Barack Obama to the national stage and eventually the presidency demonstrates how incredible this power can be when placed in the hands of a brilliant and gifted orator. Power in Words highlights President Obama's ability--and the abilities of his talented speechwriters and advisers--to translate the unspoken desire of the American people for a leader with humility, intelligence, and understanding into a language that all Americans could connect with and believe in. --John Podesta, former chief of staff for President Bill Clinton and CEO of the Center for American Progress Words matter, especially in a time of crisis. Learn how Obama's words got him elected, and why it matters to all of us, in this engaging look at his rise to the presidency. --Eric Schmidt, chair/CEO of Google Inc. From the Hardcover edition.

Author Information

Mary Frances Berry is the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, and the author of nine books. The recipient of thirty-three honorary degrees, she has been chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, is a regular contributor to Politico, and has appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher, Anderson Cooper 360, The Daily Show, Tavis Smiley, and PBS's NewsHour. Josh Gottheimer was presidential speechwriter and special assistant to President Bill Clinton; appears on MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN as a political analyst; edited Ripples of Hope- Great American Civil Rights Speeches; and is executive president of the global PR firm Burson-Marsteller. Theodore Sorensen (1928-2010) was former special counsel and adviser to President John F. Kennedy and a widely published author on the presidency and foreign affairs.

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