Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx points Obama to the lectern. The president delivered his speech before a crowd of 37,000, according to USC officials. See full story(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The president’s speech was delivered from the top steps of USC’s Doheny Library, with audience members lined up behind him and filling Alumni Park in front of him. See full story(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Supporters cheer during President Obama’s speech at USC. See full story(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
The crowd erupted into cheers when Marine One passed overhead, signaling the president’s arrival. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Obama greets U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. Boxer and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jerry Brown briefly addressed the crowd before the president’s arrival. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Obama works the crowd. See full story(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
President Obama shakes hands with the supporters seated behind him during the speech. See full story(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Obama’s swing through several western states is aimed at rallying the Democratic base, boosting turnout and tamping down voters’ growing frustration with government. See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Supporters reach out to Obama after his speech. See full story(Bryan Chan / Los Angeles Times)
Obama urged the voters to “fight on” -- a nod to USC’s motto -- and not get dispirited. There’s more work to do and recovery will be long, he said, but “don’t let anyone tell you that our fight hasn’t been worth it.” See full story(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
