Obama Speech

• Obama takes aim at U.S. coronavirus response in online graduation speech

  His remarks were surprisingly political and touched on current events beyond the virus and its social and economic impacts.

  Health

  May 16, 2020
  
• Barack Obama gives second speech in 2 days, calls out scapegoating in U.S.

  The former president said the country is in a "challenging moment," and warned of politicians acting for their own power and gain.

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2018
  
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• Obama unloads barrage of attacks on state of Donald Trump’s presidency

  Former President Barack Obama is stepping into the midterm battle. Obama is set to speak Friday as he accepts an ethics in government award in Illinois.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2018
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• Obama honours John McCain at funeral, denounces ‘mean and petty’ politics

  The former president praised his one-time rival for his ability to rise above differences and focus on the common good.

  Politics

  Sep 1, 2018
• Obama, Bush break with custom to warn against Donald Trump’s politics

  It's rare for former presidents to comment on the current leader's moves.

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2017
• Barack Obama speaks to sold-out Montreal crowd of about 6,000

  "History also shows there is a better way."

  Politics

  Jun 6, 2017
• Obama implores Congress to show courage in health care debate

  Former President Barack Obama is calling on members of Congress to show courage in the debate over the future of health care in America.

  Politics

  May 7, 2017
• Barack Obama’s farewell speech causes major stir on Twitter

  Given his skills at working a crowd, it should come as no surprise that Barack Obama caused a stir on Twitter.

  Jan 11, 2017
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• Barack Obama subtly prods Donald Trump in farewell speech

  Barack Obama gently prodded the public to embrace his vision of progress while repudiating some of the policies that Trump promoted during his campaign for the White House.

  Jan 11, 2017
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• Barack Obama address marks unofficial countdown for black Americans

  As Barack Obama said goodbye and thanked supporters Tuesday night, the occasion marked the unofficial countdown to the end of his historic presidency.

  Jan 11, 2017