2009 Barack Obama wall calendar: Words of Hope and Inspiration (Calendar)

by Inc. Sourcebooks (Author)

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Product Description
A celebration of a uniquely American journey

"For when we have faced down impossible odds; when we've been told that we're not ready, or that we shouldn't try, or that we can't, generations of Americans have responded with a simple creed that sums up the spirit of the people: Yes we can."
- Barack Obama

This 16-month wall calendar features the most moving and memorable quotes from Barack Obama's groundbreaking political career, from his electrifying address to the Democratic National Convention in 2004, to his seminal speech on race in early 2008 and his historic win of the Democratic Presidential Nomination in June. Dynamic photos show an engaging Obama in action on the campaign trail, at work in the community, addressing crowds of thousands, in a quiet moment with Michelle and family, and victorious in a sea of confetti.

This calendar also chronicles the legacy of hope in America, with dates of famous firsts throughout history and key moments that united our nation. Such as:

June 12, 1987 - President Ronald Reagan stands in a divided Berlin and issues a challenge to Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall" and allow freedom to the Eastern Bloc. (17 months later the wall fell.)

October 23, 1945 - Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers to become the first African American to play major league baseball.

January 10, 1737 - Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense, advocating independence for the American colonies.

July 12, 1984 - Geraldine Ferraro becomes the first woman to run for Vice President on a major party ticket.

Inspirational quotes are also included throughout the grid:

"Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."
- Harriet Beecher Stowe

"There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1936

"The future depends on what we do in the present."
- Mahatma Gandhi

Product Details

• Calendar: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.; 16m Wal edition (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402219172
• ISBN-13: 978-1402219177
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,062 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Calender, December 3, 2008

By	E. Carelli (CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought 2 of these Calendars, one for myself and one as a Christmas gift. The Calendar is really cool. It's filled with quotes not only from President Elect Obama, but from other American leaders. And also marks alot of historic events throughout the entire calendar. I've only just flipped through it, and can't wait to read more. I just bought 2 more to give as Christmas presents. A great gift, I would love to recieve something like this..

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Words of Hope, April 21, 2009

By	Deborah A. Johnson (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I give this item a ten...I really enjoyed the information given on each month and I recommend everyone should have this as part of there collection of memorabilia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 2009 Barack Obama Words of Hope Calendar, April 15, 2009

By	Angela (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

Purcahsed several as gifts and own a couple of copies. This is a very, very nice 2009 Calendar very positve and nuturing.