This volume features eighty-five of Obama's most impactful speeches, spanning more than a decade from his time in the Senate to his final day in the presidency. Hailed as one of the greatest orators of modern times, former President Barack Obama has inspired millions through his speeches. This collection provides a comprehensive look at how his message of hope and change evolved from his rise to the presidency to his last day in office. These speeches resonate with optimism and keen insights that people of all political viewpoints can appreciate and learn from. This volume includes: Obama's most influential pre-presidential speeches. Speeches from some of the most important events of his presidency. His first and second inaugural addresses, all of his State of the Union addresses, and his moving 2017 farewell speech. Dozens of other addresses covering the greatest issues facing the United States, and the world.