Texterna nedan är utdrag ur Barack Obamas första tal som ny/omvald president. Se om du hittar refrenserna till USAs historia. Vilka sorters historiebruk använder BO sig av?
(Den som vill läsa hela talet hittar det här.)
"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Tonight, more than 200 years
after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the
task of perfecting our union moves forward. It moves forward because of
you. It moves forward because you reaffirmed the spirit that has
triumphed over war and depression, the spirit that has lifted this
country from the depths of despair to the great heights of hope, the
belief that while each of us will pursue our own individual dreams, we
are an American family and we rise or fall together as one nation and as
one people. "
...
"But also a country that moves with confidence beyond this time of war,
to shape a peace that is built on the promise of freedom and dignity for
every human being. We believe in a generous America, in a compassionate
America, in a tolerant America, open to the dreams of an immigrant's
daughter who studies in our schools and pledges to our flag."
...
"I believe we can keep the promise of our founders, the idea that if
you're willing to work hard, it doesn't matter who you are or where you
come from or what you look like or where you love. It doesn't matter
whether you're black or white or Hispanic or Asian or Native American or
young or old or rich or poor, able, disabled, gay or straight, you can
make it here in America if you're willing to try."
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