Barack Obama said "Five decades ago, the Little Rock Nine took the lead in America's long march to freedom." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 24, 2007

Five decades ago, the Little Rock Nine took the lead in America's long march to freedom.

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Statement by Senator Obama on the 50th Anniversary of the Little Rock Nine

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