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Obama Chooses his Cabinet

Yvonne--- for World Peace — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:26:21 EST

Some people are stressing about President-Elect Barack Obama's cabinet choices. Maybe this quote will help gain perspective.

“I’m a practical-minded guy. And, you know, one of my heroes is Abraham Lincoln. And a while back there was a wonderful book written by Doris Kearns Goodwin called ‘Team of Rivals.” Lincoln basically pulled in all the people who had been running against him into his Cabinet because whatever personal feelings there were, the issue was how can we get this country through this time of crisis. And I think that has to be the approach that one takes, whether it’s vice president or Cabinet, whoever.”– Barack Obama

(I’m headed to Amazon to get this book. Should be an interesting read.)

WARNING: Get out the Kleenex ...

Yvonne--- for World Peace — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:12:36 EDT

Dear Friends,
Barack Obama won the nomination last night! This is an emotional day for Americans and the World. I wanted to share this touching story that was posted on the blogs today (by another blogger). This is NOT my story, but it touched me deeply...

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A reader writes:

My grandfather, 86 years old and a veteran of WWII, just gave me a call. He was calling all of his grandchildren to let them know what an important night this was in the history of our country.

Grandpa drove a truck for over 50 years, and he told the story of how he drove with a team of drivers, 2 white (including him), and 4 black. When they stopped at the truck stops, the black drivers had to use seperate restrooms and showers, and had to eat in a small room in the back of the kitchen. Grandpa and his co-driver would eat in the back with the rest of the team, and while they didn't speak of it at the time, they knew it was wrong yet felt powerless to change it, and believed that it would never change.

Tonight, he told me, we have come full-circle. Many people, especially the younger generation who supported Obama, will never fully realize the historical import of what happened tonight. But he wanted his grandchildren to know this story that he had never told us, and it was the second time in my 33 years that I have heard my grandpa cry.

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Peace to All!
Yvonne

A historic classic and classy video to remember

Yvonne--- for World Peace — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:06:50 EST

Poignant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHNhc6TPXts