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Our Enduring Spirit: President Barack Obama's First Words to America

Author: Barack Obama and Greg Ruth
Price: from $12.95

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Keywords: art, children, sketches

Artist Greg Ruth was so inspired by Obama’s acceptance speech after the 2008 election he began sketching out his feelings. The result is a fascinating book for children that literally gives a face to the words of our 44th President. Interspersed throughout the book are snippets from the famous speech that illuminate the influence of each piece of artwork.

The President’s face appears on many pages, but Ruth also pulls out images from American History, sketching his unique visions to coincide with the speech. The endnote to “Our Enduring Spirit” is the complete text of President Barack Obama’s acceptance speech.

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