David Blanchette - Obama in Illinois

Caption:
Sen. Barack Obama was one of several prominent speakers who addressed the crowd during the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on April 19, 2005. Obama announced his candidacy for President the following year at the Old State Capitol.

Where:
Springfield, IL

When:
April 19, 2005

Ownership:
Unknown

Caption:
Dave Blanchette with President Barack Obama, with presidential advisor David Axelrod in the background wearing a green jacket. President Obama was the featured speaker for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial dinner on February 12th, 2009.

Where:
Springfield, IL

When:
February 12th, 2009

Ownership:
Narrator's Photo