Obama's AmericaOur national identity is defined by what it means to be an American and whom we include and why when we talk about the American people. A countrys national identity is fluid, and Ian Reifowitz argues that President Barack Obama, by emphasizing the ideals Americans hold dear, hopes to redefine ours in a fundamental way. Obamas conception of America emphasizes two principles of national unity: First, all Americans, regardless of their heritage and