[U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to students at Wakefield High School in Virginia about the importance of hard work and persistence in their lives].

President Barack Obama speaks at Wakefield High School in Virginia. He encourages students to set goals and strive for an advanced education. Emphasizing hard work and persistence, Obama asks students to do their best not only for themselves, but also for their country.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Obama, Barack
Corporate Author:	Cable News Network
Language:	English
Published:	[2009]
Subjects:	Determination (Personality trait) Persistence. Speeches. Special events television coverage. Nonfiction television programs.
Genre:	Speeches. Special events television coverage. Nonfiction television programs.
Online Access:	Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:	1 electronic audio file (16 min., 24 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
Format:	Audio Software

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