USA HISTORY

CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (1992 2013)

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

[SOURCES]
President Obama mentions different Americans in order to-

(A) ** point fingers at those keeping Americans from working together

(B) call attention to various individuals who have done incredible things

(C) cite examples of ordinary citizens who are voices of unarmed truth

(D) avoid using their real names and identifying them, which would embarrass them

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -This is our time, to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth, that, out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope.

Concept note-2: -“Yes, we can” is a popular repetition in President Obama’s speeches. This phrase shows his political power and strong authority to address the weakened era of the US to inspire and motivate citizens towards progress and prosperity.

Concept note-3: -Obama addressed the subjects of racial tensions, white privilege, and racial inequality in the United States, discussing black “anger, ” white “resentment, ” and other issues as he sought to explain and contextualize Wright’s controversial comments.