Barack Obama's Hawaii Roots: How Hawaii Helped Shape America's 44th President
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As Barack Obama makes history as America's first African-American president, it also marks the first time a native son of Hawaii is now commander in chief. During the presidential campaign, Mr. Obama talked a lot about his community organizing activities in Chicago, and how it led to his bid for public office. But long before that, he was living on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Those who knew Mr. Obama back then, say the lessons he learned in Hawaii served him well in his campaign and will help him as president.
This piece offers a glimpse of Barack Obama's Hawaii roots and how growing up in the Aloha State helped shape his character and values. It includes interviews with President Obama's sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, family friends and classmates. Time: 4:25
Originally broadcast internationally on Voice of America on August 12, 2008. Updated for the January 2009 inauguration.Broadcast History
Originally broadcast internationally on Voice of America. Updated for the presidential inauguration.
Transcript
The story has been updated for the January 2009 inauguration. Here's a link to the original story.
http://www.voanews.com/english/AmericanLife/2008-08-11-voa46.cfm
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As Barack Obama makes history as America's first African-American president, it also marks the first time a native son of Hawaii is now commander in chief. During the presidential campaign, Mr. Obama talked a lot about his community organizing activities in Chicago, and how it led to his bid for public office. But long before that, he was living on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Those who knew Mr. Obama back then, say the lessons he learned in Hawaii served him well in his campaign and will help him as president. Heidi Chang reports from Honolulu.
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