Thursday, November 26, 2009

speeches

President Obama's Address to a Joint Session of Congress

Obama balanced realism with optimism in his first address. more >>

President Bush Embarks on First Speaking Tour—and He's Getting Paid $150,000 a Pop

Bush will hit the lecture circuit next month with stops in Canada and the U.S. more >>

President Barack Obama: Economic Address to a Joint Session of Congress - US News and World Report

Obama: Americans 'Are Not Quitters'

President Obama promised that better times are on the horizon. more >>

Obama Speech Worked: Expect Rising Stock Market and Poll Numbers

I laughed...I cried...I disagreed with what he said. But there's no denying the president's speech worked. more >>

How Did President Barack Obama Do in His First Address to Congress?

The president faced high expectations in his first address to Congress last night. more >>

Obama Speech: The Best is Yet to Come

In a 50-60 minute national address tonight, President Obama plans to show that he's just what the doctor ordered when it comes to fixing America's ills. more >>

Jon Favreau: Obama's Mind Reader Prepares for Congressional Address

The young speechwriter is facing his biggest challenge yet with Obama's address to Congress. more >>

12 Fun Facts on the State of the Union Address for the Obama Speech to Congress

Here's some interesting trivia, regardless of what we call the Obama speech. more >>

President Obama Honors Abraham Lincoln on His 200th Birthday

Obama spoke at the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration. more >>

President Barack Obama Speaks at the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration

Obama spoke at the U.S. Capitol on Abraham Lincoln's birthday. more >>

Obama Risks Overusing the Bully Pulpit on Stimulus Package

Obama is a powerful communicator, but speeches aren't always the answer. more >>

President Obama's Speech to the House Democratic Issues Conference

In the speech Obama was critical of stimulus opponents more >>

President Barack Obama's Speech at National Prayer Breakfast

Obama delivered remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast. more >>

Obama Inaugural Address Echoes Bush, Clinton, Carter, JFK, FDR, Lincoln

Ask not...where you heard that before. more >>

Foreign Policy and the Barack Obama Inauguration: Liberal or Conservative? And Where Was 9/11?

He wants to win. What a surprise. more >>

Obama Inauguration Speech Marks the Moment Solidly, Not Historically Well

President weaves distinct, centrist message, if not exactly summoning echoes of Lincoln or JFK. more >>

Assessing the Inauguration Speech of Barack Obama

Obama traded Kennedyesque historic soundbites for a Reaganesque tone. more >>

Word Count: The Inauguration Speech of President Barack Obama

Looking at Obama's inaugural speech through the words he used and the number of times he used them. more >>

Expert Reaction to the Obama Inaugural

Both sides find something to like. more >>

Race in the Barack Obama Inaugural Address

Obama Brings Power to Subtle Race References more >>

The Barack Obama Inaugural Was Very Good, But Only History Can Judge Its Greatness

It's too soon to tell how we will remember this address. more >>

My First Take on Rick Warren's Invocation: Emphasizing Unity and Christianity

The evangelical pastor's invocation prayer stressed unity—and Christianity. more >>

Barack Obama Becomes 44th President With a Call for 'Remaking America'

Unprecedented crowds throng the National Mall to celebrate the first African-American president. more >>

Barack Obama Worked a Classic Inaugural Theme in His Address

His speech echoes previous inaugurals. more >>

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