The Obama Years The Power of Words (2017)

Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since hes delivered messages of patriotism unity and hope through the power of words But of all the speeches hes given six in particular may define his legacy as in historian Doris Kearns Goodwins words one of the best writers and orators in the presidency Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself