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  • “Cody Keenan haunts the basement of the West Wing at all hours…”

  • “Northwestern Classes to Take Before You Graduate.” - Daily Northwestern

    “For Obama’s Speechwriting Team, the Message Finally Got Through.” - New York Times

    “Former Obama Speechwriter Recounts the Real Story Behind ‘Amazing Grace’ Speech: ‘Then He Began To Sing’” - People Magazine

    “He wrote for a president. What Cody Keenan can teach you about crafting a great speech.” - Northwestern Now

    “State of the Union Speechwriter for Obama Draws on Various Inspirations.” - New York Times

    “State of the Union a Sleepless Frenzy for Speechwriters.” - Los Angeles Times

    “The ‘fearless’ speechwriter behind Obama’s State of Union Address.” - Chicago Tribune

    A Conversation with Cody Keenan, former White House Chief Speechwriter – The Obama Foundation.

    The Obama Years – History Channel

    Obama Speechwriter Cody Keenan Writing Memoir ‘Grace’ - Variety

    Obama speechwriter Cody Keenan set to publish memoir 'Grace' in 2022 - USA Today

    HMH Books & Media to Publish Obama Longtime Chief Speechwriter Cody Keenan’s Grace - HMH Co.

    Ex-Obama speechwriter analyzes Biden's first address to Congress - CBS News

    Fmr. Chief Speechwriter for President Obama on Joe Biden's inaugural address: 'I was blown away by it' | Yahoo Finance

    Obama speechwriter’s memoir ‘Grace’ to come out in 2022 - Los Angeles Sentinel

    Obama Speechwriters React to Trump's State of the Union Address - Newsweek

    Obama speechwriter’s Last Lecture inspires students around the world - Northwestern Now

    Before Trump’s Speech, a Chaotic White House Follows Tradition - The New York Times

    Obama's Former Speechwriter Shares a Story of "10 Most Hopeful Days" Under Him - Popsugar

    Obama’s Power of Words Shines in New Documentary - Roll Call

    Cody Keenan to Public Service Grads: Be Afraid to Fail - Time

    The GQ 35 Coolest Men Under 38 (and a Half) – GQ

    State of the Union Speechwriter for Obama Draws on Various Inspirations - New York Times

    Obama speechwriter talks lessons from writing during tragedies - CNN

    Meet Cody Keenan, Lead Speechwriter on Obama’s 2013 State of the Union - The Daily Beast

 

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