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Barack Obama: “We honor those who walked, so we could run. We must run, so our children soar.”

On the recordOctober 31, 2021
We honor those who walked, so we could run. We must run, so our children soar.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of honoring past civil rights leaders and the need for future generations to succeed.

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