POLITICS: OBAMA GIVES SPEECH ON FATHERHOOD
Monday, June 16, 2008
Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama celebrated Father’s Day by speaking at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday. Barack shared his own story, both as the child of an absent father and as father of two daughters, and recognized the role and responsibility of fathers. (Keep reading to view full video and link to transcript).
Pictured: His wife, Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia listening at the event.
OBAMA’S SPEECH ON FATHERHOOD
( Sources: LINK TO FULL TRANSCRIPT / Daylife )
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TRUTHBTOLD
Thursday, June 19, 2008 /
Was anyone else trying to figure out why the white guy behind the Obama’s was looking so tensed up in church? It took me a minute to see that he was secret service. I always good to see the family up in a church!!!!! God bless them and watch over them!!!
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Dorothee
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 /
Fatherhood is so important and even the little moments count. The Ad Council and National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse just released these great videos to encourage fathers to “take time to be a dad today”.
You can see the two Fatherhood Initiative videos at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A2Ap3DyvLg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fhnrtlckm0
For more info visit http://www.fatherhood.gov
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 /
[...] for improving their lives. His speech touched on recognizing the role and responsibility of fathers he mentioned last month on Father’s [...]
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