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The text is a transcript of a video that tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a black man who worked as a butler in the White House for seven presidents from 1957 to 1986. The text covers his life from his childhood in a plantation where his father was killed and his mother was raped, to his retirement after witnessing the election of Barack Obama, the first black president of America. The text also depicts the struggles of Cecil's son Louis, who joined the civil rights movement and protested against racism and injustice. The text shows how Cecil's loyalty to his job and his code of ethics as a servant often conflicted with his personal feelings and his family's needs. The text also portrays the historical events and changes that happened in America during Cecil's service, such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, and the release of Nelson Mandela. The text ends with Cecil being invited by Obama to share his story and being honored as the best presidential servant.
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1. The text is a summary of the movie "The Butler", which tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a black man who served as a White House butler for seven presidents from 1957 to 1986.
2. Cecil's father was killed by a white plantation owner when he was a child, and his mother went crazy after being raped by the owner's son.
3. Cecil worked as a waiter in a hotel, where he met his wife Gloria and had two sons, Louis and Charlie.
4. Cecil was hired as a White House butler by President Dwight Eisenhower, and witnessed many historical events and changes in American politics and society.
5. Cecil's son Louis became an activist for civil rights and black power movements, and often clashed with his father over their different views on racism and social justice.
6. Cecil's other son Charlie joined the army and died in the Vietnam War, which devastated Cecil and Gloria.
7. Cecil retired from his job after President Ronald Reagan raised the salaries of black workers in the White House, and reconciled with his son Louis.
8. Cecil was invited to meet President Barack Obama, the first black president of America, in 2009.