by President Barack Obama You're this country's future. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much. America cannot and should not seek to impose any system of government on any other country, nor would we presume to choose which party or individual should run a country. Please send me a copy to share with others on here. What steps can we take in terms of trade and investment to create new jobs and industries and ultimately advance prosperity for all of us? We took some important steps to extend a hand to emerging markets and developing countries by setting aside over a trillion dollars to the International Monetary Fund and by making historic investments in food security. You're not a varsity athlete the first time you play a new sport. We are reminded that we're joined together by our pursuit of a life that's productive and purposeful, and when that happens mistrust begins to fade and our smaller differences no longer overshadow the things that we share. It is? May 16, 2020 Former President Barack Obama spoke Saturday at "Graduate Together: High School Class of 2020 Commencement," an event organized by XQ Institute, a think tank that works with. And that's, I think, the approach that we want to take in promoting more peace and prosperity around the world. That's what friends do -- we try to be honest about what we think is the right approach. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Yes. They don't want, when their child gets on a bus, to worry that that bus might explode. Maybe you live in a neighborhood where you don't feel safe, or have friends who are pressuring you to do things you know aren't right. Analyzing an Excerpt from Barack Obama's Back-to-School Speech Then-House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt called the speech "paid political advertising," and Colorado Democratic Rep. Patricia Schroeder said it represented "the arrogance of power." I don't believe in that. It's the story of students who sat where you sit 250 years ago, and went on to wage a revolution and found this nation. What do you think the reason is for this change? This pack is perfect to use throughout the school year or as part of a biography unit. display: none; Some of you might not have those advantages. And so it's true that I think we believe that things can happen very fast and that transformations in politics or in economics or in science and technology can make our lives better overnight. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, some people say that maybe I'm being too idealistic. Well, just because I was opposed at the outset it doesnt mean that I don't have now responsibilities to make sure that we do things in a responsible fashion. , the 44th president of the United States was the first African-American president. PDF End of Unit 1 Assessment: Analyzing an Excerpt from Barack Obama's Back Then, they will answer 2-3 questions based on the, . Orlando Sentinel. However, there are no reports of parents keeping or threatening to keep their children home from school because of Bushs address. Hardly anyone in her hometown went to college, and neither of her parents had gone either. and question set!Great resource for Black History Month AND for President's Day in February! Dream, Believe, Hard Work. Students read the differentiated passage and learn valuable background information on the historic event. A large family that includes parents, grandparents, and other adults is key to success. Movie Credits Sequence: After a successful Broadway run, your one-man show gets optioned for a movie. And we've got students tuning in from all across America, from kindergarten through 12th grade. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Yes, let me -- wait, wait, wait. You know, it was interesting when I met with President Medvedev of Russia and we actually had a very good dialogue, and we were -- we spoke about the fact that although both of us were born during the Cold War, we came of age after the Cold War had already begun to decline, which means we have a slightly different attitude than somebody who was seeing Russia only as the Soviet Union -- only as an enemy or who saw America only as an enemy. President George H.W. I enjoyed visiting your parliament. And my second question is more in part to this. So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself, Monday through Friday - at 4:30 in the morning. In his address, the president made sure to mention some of . So I expect you to get serious this year. Video Clip: Chief Executive (1:35) President Trump signs an executive order. I got a lot of second chances and had the opportunity to go to college, and law school, and follow my dreams. Governments that represent the will of their people are far less likely to descend into failed states, to terrorize their citizens, or to wage war on others.. And it takes time. He acknowledged that being in your late teens is a weird space. That is why we should be united in opposing North Koreas efforts to become a nuclear power, and preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Students will learn historic facts and practice important comprehension skills with these engaging Boom Cards. You get to choose where change will take us. And Im pleased that President Medvedev and I agreed upon a joint threat assessment of the ballistic missile challenges of the 21st Century, including from Iran and North Korea. Obama Speech Flashcards | Quizlet So I know some of you are still adjusting to being back at school. They said, well, you know, it's only been a week. When you have a chance to meet people from other cultures and other countries, and you listen to them and you find out that, even though you may speak a different language or you may have a different religious faith, it turns out that you care about your family, you have your same hopes about being able to have a career that is useful to the society, you hope that you can raise a family of your own, and that your children will be healthy and have a good education -- that all those things that human beings all around the world share are more important than the things that are different. While President Obama discussed the roles of parents, teachers, and the government, in the end, he reminded students that it is ultimately up to them to make the most of their But it does mean there's always two sides to an issue. PRESIDENT OBAMA: I'm sorry, could you repeat the question? by fekeariabeal_82635. Florida GOP Chairman Jim Greer objected to taxpayer money being used to "indoctrinate" children into Obamas "socialist agenda,"and some parents threatened to keep their children home from school if the speech was shown. This is historical material frozen in time. And that, I think, is very, very important. Now, there are a number of elements. We have deep ties in trade and education, in science and research. If you get a bad grade, that doesn't mean you're stupid, it just means you need to spend more time studying. This product provides an interesting, , followed by comprehension questions. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Oh, there you go. You have to let them show you what to do differently next time. Changing weather patterns would create extraordinary drought in some regions, floods in others. But whenever I'd complain, my mother would just give me one of those looks and say, "This is no picnic for me either, buster.". Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America. display: none; It is time to work together on behalf of a different future -- a future in which we leave behind the great game of the past and the conflict of the present; a future in which all of us contribute to the security of Central Asia. And that's where progress begins. And so sometimes I think that if you just put the mothers in charge for a while, that things would get resolved. (There was a separate lesson plan for older students.) Neither of her parents had gone to college. Now I want to ask you that what's your opinion, and why Nicolas Sarkozy said that? So some people might say, wait, I thought you were opposed to the war, why don't you just get them all out right away? You can choose to advance a prosperity that is shared by all people and not just the wealthy few. Keep asking why. [34] [35] In his speech, he focused on education reform, repairing America's infrastructure with . They will have a fight with the Middle East and they will have a fight with Iran. President Obama addressed the nation's schoolchildren Tuesday, urging them to work hard. answer choices . Maybe you don't have adults in your life who give you the support that you need. They don't want their child to have to suffer indignities because of who they are. And, Mr. Obama is not the first president to address students nationwide. Think of whats possible today that was unthinkable two decades ago. If that wasn't true, then somebody named Barack Hussein Obama would not be elected President of the United States of America. The administration sent letters to all public schools urging them to watch the speech, which ended with Bush encouraging students to "write me a letter about ways you can help us achieve our goals.". Presidential Roles | C-SPAN Classroom And of course, he said, sometimes his parents get on his nerves but he added that hes got to grow out of that mindset, like Obama said, and listen. I would like to continue in Turkish if it's possible. And that's why it's going to be so important that young people like yourself who will be suffering the consequences if we don't do something, that you are active politically in making sure that politicians in every country are responsive to these issues and that we educate the public more than we have so far. You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. 14 questions Preview Show answers . President Obama's Back to School Speech | The White House When it comes to Iraq, I opposed the war in Iraq. I've talked a lot about your government's responsibility for setting high standards, supporting teachers and principals, and turning around schools that aren't working where students aren't getting the opportunities they deserve. Now, President Sarkozy is a good friend and a good ally. It is super simple for even tech-challenged people like me!Boom Cards live in the cloud. <p>Students, not parents or teachers, are most responsible for . 4 Oct. 1991. I believe that," Obama said. In America, I'm proud to see a new spirit of activism and responsibility take root. Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton and And I don't want to -- I don't want to lie to you: I think the politics of this in every country is going to be difficult, because if you suddenly say to people, you have to change your factory to make it more energy efficient -- well, that costs the factory owner money. If your classroom is like mine, there are readers all over the spectrum, yet it is vital that all students understand these important concepts. Now what we need is political will and courage on the part of leadership. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. And we havent done as we should have on that front. You want to be a nurse or an architect, a lawyer or a member of our military? Right? I made a speech in Prague about reducing and ultimately eliminating nuclear weapons, and some people said, ah, that will never happen. Q Yes, I hope we will solve that problem in the future. You'll need the creativity and ingenuity you develop in all your classes to build new companies that will create new jobs and boost our economy. And I am just so glad that all could join us today. I have made it clear that this system is directed at preventing a potential attack from Iran, and has nothing to do with Russia. He spoke as part of the Obama Foundations Future Series, which are conversations designed to expose high school students to different industries. I've talked about your parents' responsibility for making sure you stay on track, and get your homework done, and don't spend every waking hour in front of the TV or with that Xbox. It's great to see all of you here. That's the opportunity an education can provide. Make us all proud. My hope is, is that as time goes on and as trust builds, that this is ultimately something that occurs. 's life and presidency and then complete comprehension questions. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team, and he lost hundreds of games and missed thousands of shots during his career. Students, alumni, community respond to Obama's visit with kudos for Now that we're there, I have a responsibility to make sure that as we bring troops out, that we do so in a careful enough way that we don't see a complete collapse into violence. September 7, 2009 / 12:43 PM #inline-recirc-item--id-a2fe68b6-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-a2fe68b6-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { If we want to say to Iran, don't develop nuclear weapons because if you develop them then everybody in the region is going to want them and you'll have a nuclear arms race in the Middle East and that will be dangerous for everybody -- if we want to say that to Iranians, it helps if we are also saying, "and we will reduce our own," so that we have more moral authority in those claims. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. The point in mind is to immortalize in language the person who has passed for their most admirable qualities, and remember them for the things they achieved in life. Video Clip: Head of Political Party (1:11) President George W. Bush addresses attendees at a Republican Party fundraiser. Obama shares life lessons with Hyde Park students | WBEZ Chicago That's no excuse for talking back to your teacher, or cutting class, or dropping out of school. for earning good grades or having great study . 1 I am here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. But at the end of the day, the circumstances of your life - what you look like, where you come from, how much money you have, what you've got going on at home - that's no excuse for neglecting your homework or having a bad attitude. On the evening of June 17, 2015 in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, nine people were killed by a gunman, including the senior pastor, state senator Clementa C. Pinckney during an evening church service. But after that, Nicolas Sarkozy said, it's not yours, it's European Union decision. Iran memo not among 31 records underlying Trump federal charges That includes my own country, which has been blessed with Russian immigrants, for decades weve been enriched by Russian culture, and enhanced by Russian cooperation. But understanding alone is not enough. That's OK. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Many of the students at Hyde Park Academy High School on Chicagos South Side were just toddlers when Barack Obama became the countrys first Black president, but they greeted him with a heros welcome Thursday on their home turf. All of it -- all of our countries have young people who aren't obtaining the opportunities that they need to get the education that they need. He served two terms as president, from 2009 to 2017, and his passion for civil rights, healthcare, and the lower and middle classes of America is shown through his early life, career, and presidency., Barack . And along those lines, I hope you'll all wash your hands a lot, and stay home from school when you don't feel well, so we can keep people from getting the flu this fall and winter. That's a good thing and that we don't have to always be stuck with old arguments. President Trump makes remarks in advance of signing an executive order on apprenticeships and workforce development. White House spokesman Tommy Vietor told us that the speech itself had not been substantively changed: "The Presidents speech was always going to be about talking with students about the importance of working hard, staying in school and taking responsibility for their education. So to all of you, I want you to know that the world will be what you make of it. And today, I am thrilled to have someone else making their briefing room debut . The answer is I did not know what I wanted to do when I was in high school, Obama replied. So I would pretend like I was super cool and I had everything covered when I didnt. A Project of The Annenberg Public Policy Center. Obama In Tennessee To Promote Free Community College are all about famous African Americans and influential black individuals including: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, Jackie Robinson, Oprah Winfrey, Harriet Tubman, Muhammad Ali, , Nelson Mandela, George Washington Carver. China is now becoming the biggest carbon producer because its population is so large. Q First of all, welcome to our country, Turkey. Maybe you'll decide to take better care of yourself so you can be more ready to learn. It's not sustainable for the Palestinians because increasingly their economies are unable to produce the jobs and the goods and the income for people's basic quality of life. I have a little microphone in my pocket here in case you're speaking Turkish, because my Turkish is not so good -- (laughter) -- and I'll have a translator for me. Thank you! Q What actions will you take after you wrote your quote, peace at home and peace at the world, to -- (inaudible) -- and what do you think, as Turkish young men and women, how can we help you at this purpose you have? You can't drop out of school and just drop into a good job. But he once said, "I have failed over and over and over again in my life. April 7, 2022, 6:53pm CT. Former President Barack Obama speaks to 450 high school . It was meant to create a comparison between these two individuals. All right. And so we need to bring an international agreement together very soon. And my second question is a little more personal. And for the United States, I think that means that we have to make sure that our actions are responsible, so on international issues like climate change we have to take leadership. Former President Obama Speaks To Students About Leadership Okay, I only have time for one more question. Don't settle for what you already know. I had spoken to him on the phone previously, but we had the opportunity to meet in London during the G20, and then we've been obviously having a number of visits while I've been here in Turkey. Youre as smart as talented, as gifted as anybody else. 7 months ago. President Obama Speaks to Students DRAFT. Then you -- we actually have to do the work. And so I think that he is a good man who is very interested in promoting peace in the region and takes great pride I believe in trying to help work through the issues between Israel and its neighbors. My Administration is reviewing these plans to enhance the security of America, Europe and the world. "Financing for a Bush Speech is Attacked." I'm studying at Bahcesehir University, and my major is energy engineering, so --. I expect great things from each of you. The text of President Obama's 2,438-word speech (see below), which will be given on Tuesday, doesn't appear to make any political waves, despite warnings from one conservative pundit that the speech would demonstrate a desire to use schoolchildren as "guinea pigs and as junior lobbyists for their social liberal agenda.". 0. . Does this mean the text was revised in response to political pressure? That's the America I want you to know. President Obama's Back to School Speech. President Obama Speaks to Students | English - Quizizz Right? It includes 4 questions with the. You are not bound by whatever the circumstances are in which youre coming up. To me, these are the true tests of whether we are leaving a world that is better and more hopeful than the one we found. Well, let me answer -- I'll answer the Kurdish question first. We should also think about are there ways that if we're using fossil fuels -- oil, coal, other fossil fuels -- are there ways of capturing or reducing the carbon emissions that come from them? And the Protestants and the Catholics in Northern Ireland had been fighting for hundreds of years, and as recently as 20 years ago or 30 years ago, the antagonism, the hatred, was a fierce as any sectarian battle in the world. So I came here to renew that foundation and to build on it. 1 / 47 nov 4, 2008 Click the card to flip Definition 1 / 47 4 yrs earlier: state legislature Click the card to flip Flashcards Learn Test Match Created by lina14189 Terms in this set (47) nov 4, 2008 4 yrs earlier: state legislature after election day: bad news of economy 650k jobs lost; credit system bad; Schools were not required to use the lesson plan, whether or not they chose to have children watch the broadcast, and that exercise was one of eight suggested activities.