2012 Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama accepts the nomination at the 2012 Democratic National Convention

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2012 Democratic National Convention. Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President. Obama recalls the first time he spoke at a Democratic Convention, saying that the speech was full of hope and change and that "eight years later, that hope has been tested." He shares a vision for America of opportunity and fairness. Obama balances his optimism with an acknowledgement that the country is facing tough times declaring, "we are moving forward." He sets goals for job creation, education, economic activity, and infrastructure improvement then recounts his administration's successes, especially the Affordable Care Act. Michelle Obama introduces her husband.

Date Issued:

2012-09-06T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States, United States, United States, United States, United States, and United States

Subject Topic:

Job creation, Education and state, Infrastructure (Economics), Presidents, Election, Economic policy, and Politics and government

Subject Name:

United States

Subject Title:

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5pv6b75q