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On August 9, 2014 Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson, MO police officer, after a convenience store robbery. The shooting sparked protests in Ferguson and throughout the nation.

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14 Aug, 2014

Addresses Ferguson situation

Barack ObamaGives Talk0 Comments

President Obama addresses the nation and asks for local police to be open and transparent about Brown’s death investigation. Obama criticizes police for detaining two journalists during protests.

Now’s the time for healing. Now’s the time for peace and calm on the streets of Ferguson.

President Obama addresses the situation in Ferguson, Missouri, and U.S. efforts in Iraq