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You have to fight for it. And after a divisive four years, why he sees a brighter tomorrow. If i remain hopeful, this is because ive learned to place my faith in my fellow citizens. Tonight, a Promised Land. A conversation with barack obama from the Lincoln Theater in washington, d. C. , here now is jonathan capehart. Good evening and welcome. We are in the heart of what was once known as black broadway here in washington. A place where during segregation, black culture thrived on this stage where none other than duke ellington, pearl bailey andella fitzgerald, this is a place where Franklin Roosevelt would gather friends and family for birthday celebrations. Tonight were here for a much different moment ever president ial history. For the hour, im pleased to welcome president barack obama, whose much anticipated new memoir a Promised Land is finally available. Memoirs take us inside of the critical moments in the white house. Tonight we want to take those Lessons Learned by president
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