Ann Nixon Cooper

Ann Nixon Cooper, the 107-year-old Atlanta woman whose name President Barack Obama invoked when he gave his historic election speech last year, died Monday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. Then President-elect Obama called Cooper an example of "the heartbreak and the hope," noting that she'd lived long enough to remember when African-Americans weren't allowed to vote and that she finally was able to help elect the country's first black president. ( Source ) Related Articles: The Eyes of History... Read Full Story

Usually, presidential statements of condolence are reserved for the deaths of foreign dignitaries. But on Tuesday, President Obama and his wife, Michelle, issued a statement expressing their condolence for the death of Ann Nixon Cooper. Joey Ivansco/The Journal & Constitution, via Associated Press Ann Nixon Cooper in January. Mrs. Cooper, 107, was the woman who Mr. Obama made famous last ye Read Full Story

President-elect Barack Obama aboard the chartered private Pullman GEORGIA 300 for his whistle-stop tour.  President-elect Barack Obama is a big supporter of Amtrak and conducted an old fashioned whistle stop tour during his campaign aboard the private car GEORGIA 300.  John McCain, who has been adamantly opposed to Amtrak, didn’t carry on this traditional American political tradition.  Did this policy jinx McCain with thousands of rail fans and contribute to his defeat? The private... Read Full Story

Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4th, 2008 in Chicago. Reference : Youtube barackobamadotcom Read Full Story

Today we are living in a historic time.  Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States of America.  In this posting, I would like to explore the meaning of the "Obama Phenomenon" to the Virgin Islands.  President-Elect Barack Obama stated that he "was never the likeliest candidate for this office. (Presidency)"  His journey was one that was enormously difficult.  His victory was something that no one thought possible.  And, the reality of his coming presidency gives us all... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Check This Out / Who Is Ann Nixon Cooper? November 4, 2008 Who is Ann Louise Nixon Cooper ? During his historic speech to the nation tonight, Barack Obama delivered one of his patented speeches of what it means to have hope, dreams, and to be an American as he becomes President elect of the United States. At one point, he told a powerful story of a lady who was probably fairly unknown until this point.  Ann Nixon Cooper was born in Tennessee and... Read Full Story

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Those of you who are on Mars last night, Barack Obama was elected the next President of the United States. Congratulations to him and everyone that was involved in the campaign...I am very happy to once again have a Democrat in office again. I am not ashamed to say that I support Mr. Obama and everything that he stands for. The country needed a change from Bush's policies and the country spoke loudly in volumes last night... Here is last nights acceptance speech in full.......This was a very... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Ann Nixon Cooper". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story

Now after the election the focus is now back on the weak economy and Obama’s next steps as President-elect. Since the $700 billion bank rescue plan was approved under Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Obama’s first priority is picking a new Treasure Secretary. Read more about the Election, Jobs , Economy , and Lending Rate on CNNMoney.com. Read Full Story