obama, barack

Explores the life of Eugene Allen, a butler who served no fewer than eight presidents, from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan, and after experiencing segregation lived to see the first African American president elected.

Contains the annotated, unabridged texts of twenty-one speeches delivered by Illinois senator and President Barack Obama between 2002 and 2008, and includes profiles of Barack and Michelle Obama, and a summary of his policy positions.

Examines the rise of President Barack Obama in American politics, discussing his campaigns for the Illinois and U.S. senates, his accomplishments in those offices, and his run for president in 2008, and looking at his political style, his policy recommendations, and the impact of his race on American politics and society.

An introduction to the personal and political life of President Barack Obama that discusses his family, beliefs, and political record and includes illustrations.

Examines the popularity of President Barack Obama and discusses his 2008 presidential campaign.

Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, the first African-American to be elected as president of the United States.

Examines the life and career of Barack Obama, discussing his accomplishments, and describing how his actions have impacted the history and development of the United States.

Bo, the Obama family's dog, provides a candid account of the first 148 days of his life in the White House.

Traces Barack Obama's rise to the presidency, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his political career, presidential campaign, work as president-elect, and inaugural address.