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• Throughout President Barack Obama's political career, he has given several speeches in the United States and around the world. On February 24, 2009, President Obama delivered an joint Congressional address. The main focus of the speech was the economic crisis and how the recently passed stimulus plan will be used to improve the U.S. economy.Huffington Post: Text of Obama Speech (February 24, 2009)

  On February 27, 2009, President Obama outlined the withdrawal schedule of U.S. forces in Iraq at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The President intends to withdraw most combat troops by the end of August 2010, removing all U.S. forces by year end 2011.CNN.com: Obama: U.S. to withdraw most... (February 27, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States
  2. Began his U.S. Senate career in 2005
  3. Political party: Democrat
  4. Won the presidential election in2008
  5. Sworn in as president on January 20, 2009
  6. Graduated from Columbia University in 1983
  7. Graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991
  8. Spouse: Michelle Obama
  9. Two children: Malia and Sasha
  10. His keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention is credited with gaining him notice as an important national politician
  11. The 2006 'Call to Renewal' speech outlined Barack Obama's views on the role of religion in politics
  12. An estimated 100,000 people attended Obama's Berlin Speech where he spoke about creating stronger ties with Europe

• Noteworthy Speeches

  In 2002, Obama delivered a high-profile speech during a Chicago anti-war rally, and since then has found himself giving the victory speech for the Democratic nomination 2008, as well as, traveling to Berlin to speak about foreign policy.

• Quote

  "But while our economy may be weakened and our confidence shaken; though we are living through difficult and uncertain times, tonight I want every American to know this: We will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before."—Excerpt from February 24, 2009, Congressional AddressHuffington Post: Text of Obama Speech (February 24, 2009)

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