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Title: 2009 Inauguration of 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, in Washington D.C
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-20
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Recording of the 2009 inauguration of 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, in Washington D.C.. Master of Ceremonies, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), leads the inauguration. Events include Reverend Rick Warren's opening prayer, Aretha Franklin's performance of "My Country Tis of Thee," Elizabeth Alexander's recitation of poetry, and Reverend Joseph Lowery's closing benediction. Justice John Paul Stevens administers the oath of office to Vice President-elect Joe Biden, while...
Show moreRecording of the 2009 inauguration of 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, in Washington D.C.. Master of Ceremonies, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), leads the inauguration. Events include Reverend Rick Warren's opening prayer, Aretha Franklin's performance of "My Country Tis of Thee," Elizabeth Alexander's recitation of poetry, and Reverend Joseph Lowery's closing benediction. Justice John Paul Stevens administers the oath of office to Vice President-elect Joe Biden, while John G. Roberts Jr. gives the oath to President-elect Barack Obama. Once sworn in, President Obama speaks to the estimated 1.8 million spectators. Obama highlights on the challenges the nation faces in the economy and war, saying that we all have a duty to ourselves, the nation, and the world. Following this, Obama closes in saying, "Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations."
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to the White House staff
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-22
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama gives an address to the White House staff, speaking on public service to advance the interests of Americans in a more "responsible and accountable" government. President Obama discusses the executive orders he will be signing that day, including a pay freeze on senior White House staff salaries, strict limitations on lobbyists, and policies needed to make the government more trustworthy. After Obama signs the executive orders, Vice President Joe Biden leads the White...
Show morePresident Barack Obama gives an address to the White House staff, speaking on public service to advance the interests of Americans in a more "responsible and accountable" government. President Obama discusses the executive orders he will be signing that day, including a pay freeze on senior White House staff salaries, strict limitations on lobbyists, and policies needed to make the government more trustworthy. After Obama signs the executive orders, Vice President Joe Biden leads the White House staff through the oath of office.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama signs several executive orders
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-22
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama signs several executive orders with his key economic advisers beside him. The orders include the closing of the Guantanamo Bay prison, newly enforced detention and interrogation policy, and the creation of a task force in Guantanamo Bay to evaluate the disposition of each detainee. President Obama says that his administration is going to deal with the continuing threats of terrorist organizations with vigilance and effectiveness.

Title: U.S. President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Secretary of State Clinton address State Department employees, focusing on America's commitment to diplomacy
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-22
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Secretary of State Clinton address State Department employees, focusing on America's commitment to diplomacy. Clinton introduces former Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell (D-MA) as the special envoy to the Middle East and former U.N. ambassador Richard Holbrooke as special adviser on Afghanistan and Pakistan. Obama states America's support of Israel and believes "the outline for a durable cease-fire is clear." Obama calls for the renewal of...
Show morePresident Obama, Vice President Biden, and Secretary of State Clinton address State Department employees, focusing on America's commitment to diplomacy. Clinton introduces former Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell (D-MA) as the special envoy to the Middle East and former U.N. ambassador Richard Holbrooke as special adviser on Afghanistan and Pakistan. Obama states America's support of Israel and believes "the outline for a durable cease-fire is clear." Obama calls for the renewal of American leadership in diplomacy, saying, "We can no longer afford drift, and we can no longer afford delay, nor can we cede ground to those who seek destruction."
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama gives his first weekly address
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-24
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Barack Obama gives his first weekly address as President of the United States. President Obama discusses the installation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan to jump-start the economy. With bipartisan favor, Obama hopes to sign the bill within a month. This plan will save or create 3 to 4 million jobs and doubles the capacity to generate alternative sources of energy. The plan will work to modernize health programs and schools. All these changes will be made public through...
Show moreBarack Obama gives his first weekly address as President of the United States. President Obama discusses the installation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan to jump-start the economy. With bipartisan favor, Obama hopes to sign the bill within a month. This plan will save or create 3 to 4 million jobs and doubles the capacity to generate alternative sources of energy. The plan will work to modernize health programs and schools. All these changes will be made public through Recovery.gov.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama holds a press briefing on jobs, energy independence, and climate change
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-27
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama holds a press briefing on jobs, energy independence, and climate change. Obama introduces several executive orders made to reverse the dependency on foreign oil while creating jobs. The President discusses the American Recovery Plan, which will put 460,000 Americans to work in clean energy investments. Obama goes on to discuss the needed production of fuel efficient cars in the United States.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the press before speaking with Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and Former Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) on the Middle East and Senator Mitchell's upcoming trip there
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-26
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama addresses the press before speaking with Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and Former Senator George Mitchell (D-ME) on the Middle East and Senator Mitchell's upcoming trip there. Obama says the administration hopes that the trip will aid in developing a ceasefire can be ensured between Israel and Palestine.

Title: U.S. President Obama speaks to the press on his discussion with several House and Senate GOP members on the economic stimulus package
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-27
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Obama speaks to the press on his discussion with several House and Senate GOP members on the economic stimulus package. Obama says he is optimistic to make agreements and get the plan working. Republicans Representatives John Boehner (R-OH), Eric Cantor (R-VA), and Republican Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington D.C.'s fifth district then speak on the meeting, discussing their enjoyment in working bipartisan on the package. They explain their differences with some...
Show morePresident Obama speaks to the press on his discussion with several House and Senate GOP members on the economic stimulus package. Obama says he is optimistic to make agreements and get the plan working. Republicans Representatives John Boehner (R-OH), Eric Cantor (R-VA), and Republican Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington D.C.'s fifth district then speak on the meeting, discussing their enjoyment in working bipartisan on the package. They explain their differences with some of the Obama administration's ideas, specifically showing concerns for spending.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama signs the first bill of his administration, addressing wage discrimination lawsuits
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-29
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama signs the first bill of his administration, addressing wage discrimination lawsuits. Obama discusses the importance of the new law, bringing the nation closer to equality. He says it is more than a women's issue. The discrimination of an employee's paycheck effects their families, health care, education, and the struggling economy. Obama says he signs this law in honor of Lilly Ledbetter and the women who came before her. He also signs for his daughters and the future...
Show morePresident Barack Obama signs the first bill of his administration, addressing wage discrimination lawsuits. Obama discusses the importance of the new law, bringing the nation closer to equality. He says it is more than a women's issue. The discrimination of an employee's paycheck effects their families, health care, education, and the struggling economy. Obama says he signs this law in honor of Lilly Ledbetter and the women who came before her. He also signs for his daughters and the future generations.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama announces the creation of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-01-03
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama announces the creation of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families. This operation will create jobs and raise the living standard of the middle class. Vice President and chair of the task force, Joe Biden, then speaks. Biden says the task force will look at education, business development, child care, elder care, health and human service. Biden encourages open conversation within the project's website and from citizens. Task force meetings will...
Show morePresident Barack Obama announces the creation of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families. This operation will create jobs and raise the living standard of the middle class. Vice President and chair of the task force, Joe Biden, then speaks. Biden says the task force will look at education, business development, child care, elder care, health and human service. Biden encourages open conversation within the project's website and from citizens. Task force meetings will be held around the country focusing on the different concerns for each area of the nation.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama announces his nomination of Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) for Commerce Secretary
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-03
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama announces his nomination of Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) for Commerce Secretary. Senator Gregg having been a business man, attorney, state executive counselor, congressman, governor, and senator, Obama explains how he is capable of the difficult job in this economic crisis. Senator Gregg then speaks, agreeing with the President that this remarkable era in the economy is not the time for partisanship.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks before signing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) legislation
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-04
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama speaks before signing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) legislation. CHIP will continue coverage for 7 million children, cover an addition 4 million children in need, and lift the ban on states providing insurance to legal immigrant children. As Obama sees it, "providing coverage to 11 million children is a down payment to [his] commitment to cover every single American."

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama introduces the Economic Recovery Advisory Board
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-06
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama introduces the Economic Recovery Advisory Board. President Obama opens the speech by referencing the record 600 thousand unemployed announced in the last month. Obama announces the Economic Recovery Advisory Board, saying "A historic crisis calls for a historic response." Obama will meet regularly with this informing counsel, which is to be lead by Paul Volcker.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting in Elkhart, IN, to speak on the economy and unemployment
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-09
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting in Elkhart, Indiana to speak on the economy and unemployment. Obama discuss the recovery plan, proving how jobs will be created. This plan will improve Indiana with better roads, education, and a source of alternative energy. President Obama then answers questions from the citizens of Elkhart, relating to the distribution of this plan money, home foreclosures, and the production of alternative energy.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting in Ft. Myers, FL, to discuss the economic recovery plan
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-10
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting in Ft. Myers, Florida, to discuss the Economic Recovery Plan. President Obama talks about the effects of rising unemployment rates in the area and the struggle the state has gone through to keep taxes low. Obama then answers questions from the audience relating to education funding and state-of-the-art modifications, home mortgage assistance, health care reform, unemployment, lending mobility, and tax breaks to middle class families. In the...
Show morePresident Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting in Ft. Myers, Florida, to discuss the Economic Recovery Plan. President Obama talks about the effects of rising unemployment rates in the area and the struggle the state has gone through to keep taxes low. Obama then answers questions from the audience relating to education funding and state-of-the-art modifications, home mortgage assistance, health care reform, unemployment, lending mobility, and tax breaks to middle class families. In the middle of the meeting, Obama receives the announcement that the Senate passed the Recovery Plan.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the bicameral celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in the U.S. Capitol
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-12
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama speaks at the bicameral celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in the U.S. Capitol. President Obama illustrates the construction of the U.S. Capital building during the war and Lincoln's response, believing progress must be made even during crisis. Obama discusses Lincoln's refusal to punish Confederate soldiers at the end of the Civil War so the nation could heal.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the economy to members of the Business Council
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-13
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama speaks on the economy to members of The Business Council. Before going into his remarks, Obama says a few words on the tragic plane crash the night before in Buffalo, seeing it as a reminder of the fragility of life. Obama discusses the stimulus package, relating its funding to schools and its creation of jobs as aid to businesses.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama signs the $787 billion Economic Stimulus bill
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-17
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama signs the $787 billion Economic Stimulus bill while in Colorado. Governor of Colorado Bill Ritter (D) introduces the Colorado-based solar electric company, Namaste. Vice President Joe Biden discusses the uses of the stimulus package on the U.S. economy of the future. Blake Jones, CEO of Namaste Solar Electric, talks about the projects his company will now be able to move forward with thanks to the stimulus package. President Obama speaks on the work the stimulus...
Show morePresident Barack Obama signs the $787 billion Economic Stimulus bill while in Colorado. Governor of Colorado Bill Ritter (D) introduces the Colorado-based solar electric company, Namaste. Vice President Joe Biden discusses the uses of the stimulus package on the U.S. economy of the future. Blake Jones, CEO of Namaste Solar Electric, talks about the projects his company will now be able to move forward with thanks to the stimulus package. President Obama speaks on the work the stimulus package will create including the improvement of roads, education, and the digitization of health care records.
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Title: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the home foreclosure at Dobson High School in Mesa, AZ
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-18
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: President Barack Obama speaks on the Foreclosure Plan at Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona. Obama explains how this plan, funded with $75 billion from the financial recovery plan, could keep risky mortgages from defaulting. The plan establishes clear guidelines for the entire mortgage industry that will encourage lenders to modify mortgages on primary residences.

Title: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to a joint session of the Congress
Creator: Obama, Barack
Date: 2009-02-24
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: In his first address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, President Barack Obama tells lawmakers and the country that America will recover from economic recession and emerge as a stronger nation. Referencing the past and anticipating the future, Obama says that he will cut the massive federal budget deficit he has "inherited" in half by the end of his term of office and that although U.S. banks may need more government funding, any additional money given will be tightly controlled. Obama...
Show moreIn his first address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, President Barack Obama tells lawmakers and the country that America will recover from economic recession and emerge as a stronger nation. Referencing the past and anticipating the future, Obama says that he will cut the massive federal budget deficit he has "inherited" in half by the end of his term of office and that although U.S. banks may need more government funding, any additional money given will be tightly controlled. Obama says that the new budget he will shortly submit to Congress will include funding for healthcare and education reform and incentives for the development of alternate energy production. The President is introduced by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
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