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Change we can believe in : Barack Obama's plan to renew America's promise  Cover Image Book Book

Change we can believe in : Barack Obama's plan to renew America's promise / with a foreword by Barack Obama.

Obama, Barack. (Author).

Summary:

Outlines Obama's plan to effect political change in the event of his election, exploring his strategies to revive the economy, create a sound economic future, rebuild America's image abroad, and promote core American values.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780307460455 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 0307460452 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 273 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Three Rivers Press, c2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Includes 3 key speeches from the 2008 campaign"--Cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
Foreword / Barack Obama -- pt. 1. The plan -- [1A]. Introduction : Hope for America -- [1B]. Reviving our economy : strengthening the middle class -- Provide immediate relief with an emergency economic plan -- Economic security and opportunity for all American families -- Affordable health care for all Americans -- Empower families to succeed -- Restore trust, return to fiscal responsibility -- [1C]. Investing in our prosperity : creating our economic future -- Promote our energy independence and create five million green jobs -- A world-class education for every American -- Make America the undisputed leader in science and technology -- Build the infrastructure of the twenty-first century -- Help our small businesses and manufacturers thrive and create jobs -- Compete and thrive in the global economy -- [1D]. Rebuilding America's leadership : restoring our place in the world -- End the war in Iraq responsibly -- Finish the fight against al Qaeda and turn the tide against global terrorism -- Rebuild a strong twenty-first-century military -- Stop the spread of nuclear weapons -- Renew our alliances to meet new global challenges -- [1E]. Perfecting our union : embracing America's values -- Restore trust in government and clean up Washington -- Make voluntary citizen service universal -- partner with communities of faith -- Strengthen families -- Advance equal opportunity for all Americans -- Secure our borders and reform a broken immigration system -- Safeguard the environment for future generations -- Honor sportsmen and protect our great outdoors -- Fight crime and promote public safety -- [1F]. Conclusion : Yes, we can.
pt. 2. The call -- Declaration of candidacy, February 10, 2007, Springfield, Illinois -- Iowa caucus night, January 3, 2008, Des Moines, Iowa -- New Hampshire primary night, January 8, 2008, Nashua, New Hampshire -- A more perfect union, March 18, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Father's Day 2008, June 15, 2008, Chicago, Illinois -- Renewing American competitiveness, June 16, 2008, Flint, Michigan -- A world that stands as one, July 24, 2008, Berlin, Germany -- Acknowledgments.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
[Prepared by] "Team Book" at Obama for America; edited by Rachel Klayman -- p. 273.
Participant or Performer Note:
Forward and text read by Andre Blake.
Subject: Political planning > United States.
United States > Politics and government > 2001-2009.
Obama, Barack > Philosophy.
Presidents > United States > Election > 2008.
Campaign speeches > United States.
Political planning > United States.
United States > Politics and government > 2001-2009.
Obama, Barack, 1961- > Philosophy.
Presidents > United States > Election > 2008.
Campaign speeches > United States.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Kirtland Community College Library JK 468 .P64 O23 2008 30543087 General Collection Available -


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