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Obama speechwriter shares reaction to presidential center immortalizing his famous Selma speech
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June 18, 2026
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3:58Now PlayingThe exterior of the Obama Presidential Center shows quotes from Pres. Obama’s speech marking the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches. Former Obama Director of Speech Writing Cody Keenan, who helped write that speech, joins Alicia Menendez to recount memories with Obama and their collaborative relationship.
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