Did he use an IBM Selectric Typewriter?
I haven't taken a real good look at the type faces and spacing, but if it was prepared using hot type there have been people who can do artful material for decades.
You might want to read through this board first: http://www.prepressure.com/prepress/history/events-1960-1969
Computer driven/controlled photo-litho composition became reality before Obama went to College.