U.S. President Barack Obama gives the 2012 commencement address at Barnard College, New York
President Obama delivers the 2012 commencement address at Barnard College in New York City. Obama praises the college and highlights a number of notable alumna. He tells the graduates, "Don’t just get involved..., fight for a seat at the head of the table." He tells the graduates to patiently and persistently pursue their goals, describes women's rights as human rights, and remembers the women who influenced his life.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date
- 2012-05-14
- Speakers
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Obama, Barack
- Subjects
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Barnard College
Universities and colleges--Alumni and alumnae
Women's rights
New York (State)--New York
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:30:36
- Venue Note
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Recorded on May 14, 2012.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 17149
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b9479237
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