An Online Reference Guide to African American History
Quintard Taylor
Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History
University of Washington, Seattle
An Online Reference Guide to African American History
Quintard Taylor
Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History
University of Washington, Seattle
The Obama Bibliography lists many of the most important published books related to President Barack Obama, his family, the 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, and his administration. We at BlackPast.org are paying tribute to this singularly important event in African American history through the Obama Page. From this central point visitors can find all information on or linked to BlackPast.org related to President Obama. As with all BlackPast.org features, this page will evolve as more resources are added.
The Official Website of the Obama Administration
Barack Obama: The Encyclopedia Profile
Michelle Obama: The Encyclopedia Profile
The Obama Presidential Campaign, 2008
The Significance of the Obama Victory, 2008
The Speeches of Barack Obama:
- Speech at the Democratic National Convention, Boston, July 27, 2004
- Speech on Race, Philadelphia, March 18, 2008
- Election Night Victory Speech, Chicago, Nov. 4, 2008
- Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C., January 20, 2009
- A New Beginning Between the United States and the Muslim World, Cairo, Egypt, June 4, 2009
Video Links to the Speeches of Barack Obama:
Profiles of Early Supporters:
Major Advisors:
African American Cabinet Members:
Other Prominent African American Officials in the Obama Administration:
Predecessors: Previous African American Candidates for the Presidency:
Controversy:
Election Map
The Obama Photo Gallery:
- Essence Magazine Photo Gallery
- The Chicago Tribune Photo Gallery
- America Online Photo Gallery
- The New Obama Team and New York Times Magazine photo gallery "Obama's Team
- Time Magazine
- Boston.com
- Flickr - Barack Obama on Election Night
- Rolling Stone Magazine
- Youtube - 2008 Newspaper Covers and Huffington Post
- Flickr - Inauguration Festivities
Miscellany:
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