A look back, in photos, at Obama's journey

It didn't happen overnight. But in college, the young Barry Obama took to being called by his formal name: Barack. The choice is part of his almost lifelong quest for identity and belonging--to figure out who he is, and how he fits into the larger American tapestry. Part black, part white, raised in Hawaii and Indonesia, with family of different religious and spiritual backgrounds--seen by others in ways he didn't see himself--the young Barry was on a constant quest for solid ground. A look back, in photos, at his journey from Barry to Barack. Photo: Obama Press Office via Newscom

 
 
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  • Posted By: Leahk @ 11/01/2008 8:32:07 PM

    One of the drawbacks of the Internet is that it has become a medium for trashing a person with lies and making them seem like truth. All it takes is a technology literate person. It's even possibe to create offical-looking documents. What if waht is hapening to Obama were to happen to you. Would you be like Obama and refuse to defend a lie about him?

  • Posted By: lclark888 @ 10/27/2008 7:16:38 PM

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    That's great...a bunch of FN Fluff. What if you have a child in the mid east fighting for thier country? Sooo many promises and NO experience. I'm not a fan of MCcain, but considering our choices, I want someone who has been there. Heal our spirits??? How about a retirement fund we worked 50 years for?!!

  • Posted By: lclark888 @ 10/27/2008 7:06:48 PM

    How do you feel about this...Every country that hates the US is hoping that Obama is our next leader. What does this tell you. I think they all will be very eager to test our new leader...another 9/11. God help us!!

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