No. Presidents do not have the time to memorize their speeches, which are often being polished right up until the last minute. President Obama, like newscasters and all of his modern predecessors, uses a teleprompter to read his speeches. read more
No, he does not memorize his speeches. He is reading them off of a teleprompter. Pay attention to his immediate area and you will see two stands on either side of the podium or dias. read more
Richard Nixon preferred to memorize outlines and then speak without prepared remarks on hand; Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush liked to work off note cards; Obama seems most comfortable in front of a teleprompter. read more
President Obama, like newscasters and all of his modern predecessors, uses a teleprompter to read his speeches. A Teleprompter (usually more than one) is placed at eye level so the speaker does not need to look down and can make more meaningful eye contact with the audience and cameras. read more