Foreword / Barack Obama
pt. 1. The plan
[1A]. Introduction : Hope for America
[1B]. Reviving our economy : strengthening the middle class
Provide immediate relief with an emergency economic plan
Economic security and opportunity for all American families
Affordable health care for all Americans
Empower families to succeed
Restore trust, return to fiscal responsibility
[1C]. Investing in our prosperity : creating our economic future
Promote our energy independence and create five million green jobs
A world-class education for every American
Make America the undisputed leader in science and technology
Build the infrastructure of the twenty-first century
Help our small businesses and manufacturers thrive and create jobs
Compete and thrive in the global economy
[1D]. Rebuilding America's leadership : restoring our place in the world
End the war in Iraq responsibly
Finish the fight against al Qaeda and turn the tide against global terrorism
Rebuild a strong twenty-first-century military
Stop the spread of nuclear weapons
Renew our alliances to meet new global challenges
[1E]. Perfecting our union : embracing America's values
Restore trust in government and clean up Washington
Make voluntary citizen service universal
partner with communities of faith
Strengthen families
Advance equal opportunity for all Americans
Secure our borders and reform a broken immigration system
Safeguard the environment for future generations
Honor sportsmen and protect our great outdoors
Fight crime and promote public safety
[1F]. Conclusion : Yes, we can


pt. 2. The call
Declaration of candidacy, February 10, 2007, Springfield, Illinois
Iowa caucus night, January 3, 2008, Des Moines, Iowa
New Hampshire primary night, January 8, 2008, Nashua, New Hampshire
A more perfect union, March 18, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Father's Day 2008, June 15, 2008, Chicago, Illinois
Renewing American competitiveness, June 16, 2008, Flint, Michigan
A world that stands as one, July 24, 2008, Berlin, Germany
Acknowledgments.