Former presidents and first ladies usually have their official White House portraits unveiled by their successors. However, former President Donald Trump spent much of his presidency attempting to erase Obama’s legacy and never held the traditional ceremony.
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How to watch: President Obama celebrates the Class of 2020 with ‘Graduate Together,’ and HBCU event
Former President Barack Obama will take center stage with a first-of-its-kind event to congratulate graduating high school seniors.
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‘The Obama Years: The Power of Words’ – riveting retrospective revisits president’s defining moments
How many immortal speeches have been delivered by U.S. presidents and other American icons? Lincoln’s “Four score and seven years ago” Gettysburg Address; FDR’s “We have nothing to fear but fear itself;” Eisenhower’s beware of the “Military-Industrial Complex” farewell address; JFK’s “Ask not what your country can do for you” inaugural address; Dr. King’s “I […]
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President Obama encourages and challenges Americans in farewell address
President Obama returned to Chicago to give his farewell address to the nation Tuesday, January 10. In his nearly hour-long speech, the president touted the achievements of his administration — from “taking out” Osama Bin Laden and bailing out the auto industry to passing comprehensive health care legislation and bringing the unemployment rate to a near “10-year low.” He thanked […]
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VIDEO | President Obama says no one “more qualified” than Clinton
President Obama gave an inspirational address at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pa, July 27, effectively passing the baton to Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Walking out to U2’s “City of Blinding Lights,” as he did throughout his many campaign stops, the president struck a hopeful note and made a strong case for Clinton stating, “I can say with confidence […]
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Obama’s legacy: Are we better off? Dr. Malveaux weighs in
A tip of the chapeau to Dr. Malveaux! Dr. Julianne Malveaux has long been recognized for her progressive and insightful observations. She is a labor economist, noted author, and colorful commentator. Her contributions to the public dialogue on issues such as race, culture, gender and their economic impacts are shaping public opinion in 21st Century […]
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VIDEO| President Obama aims to unite a divided nation at Dallas memorial
Today, President Obama addressed the families of the fallen and the Dallas community at an interfaith memorial service to honor the five police officers who died in the line of duty last Thursday, July 7. Earlier in the day, the president placed a phone call to Philando Castile’s mom, Valerie Castile, and informed her that he would mention her son […]