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Obama sketches promise of America
posted 7:48 pm Thu August 28, 2008 - DENVER
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Barack Obama (web|news|bio) is offering himself to Democrats and the nation as the embodiment of the promise of America.In excerpts of the speech that he will deliver later Thursday before a crowd of 75,000 at Invesco Field and to millions tuned in on television, Obama said that his story is part of the promise "that has always set this country apart."
He told delegates and thousands more gathered in Denver "that through hard work and sacrifice, each of us can pursue our individual dreams but still come together as one American family, to ensure that the next generation can pursue their dreams as well."
Obama is accepting the Democratic presidential nomination on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
Written By NEDRA PICKLER
Obama is accepting the Democratic presidential nomination on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
Written By NEDRA PICKLER
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