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Obama’s historic rise reshapes race in American politics
The piece traces Barack Obama’s nomination as a turning point in U S history, noting his mixed heritage and unexpected ascent. It places his candidacy within a long arc from the civil rights era to the Gulf War and highlights observers who see this moment as a cautious, broad-based push for change rather than a race focus.
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Shela Lynch
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Jesse Jackson