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What does it mean?
Obama rejects divisions of race or ideology in favor of national unity.
In plain terms
There is only one America.
What can you take from it?
National identity transcends subgroups.

Where it applies

  • national discussions
  • unity campaigns
  • political rallies

Putting it to work

  • emphasize shared identity
  • resist labeling

Questions to consider

  • How do we balance diversity and unity?
  • What makes a nation one?

Another view

Ignoring differences can ignore real injustices.

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