Question

How does Barack Obama express the concept of America throughout the text? Obama shows that America is built on solid ideals. Obama shows that America has lost its greatness over time. Obama shows that America is not as impressive as some may think. Obama shows that America needs major reconstruction to be returned to glory.

Answer 1

Early in his address, Obama addresses the problems that currently face America: "For the American people can no more meet the demands of today's world by acting alone than American soldiers could have met the forces of fascism or communism with muskets and militias. No single person can train all the math and science teachers we'll need to equip our children for the future, or build the roads and networks and research labs that will bring new jobs and businesses to our shores. Now, more than ever, we must do these things together, as one nation and one people. This generation of Americans has been tested by crises that steeled our resolve and proved our resilience. A decade of war is now ending. An economic recovery has begun."