M. Sweeney - Hugs from Obama: A Photographic Look Back at the Warmth and Wisdom of President Barack Obama

Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, made history as the first African-American to hold our nations highest office. He spent eight years championing affordable health care for all, reviving the economy, ending the war in Iraq, fighting terrorism, and building relationships across the globe. He supported equal rights for Americans of all genders, sexual orientations, and races. He inspired growth, innovation, and optimism in the American people. President Barack Obamas legacy will endure not only because of his accomplishments, but also because of his extraordinary humanity. President Obamas enduring optimism and heartfelt concern for others reflected and renewed our core of American values: love of country, justice for all, and hope for the future.

Hugs from Obama pays photographic tribute to his compassion and warmth. Each page is a front-row seat to the most moving moments of his historic presidency. Find comfort and assurance in the warmth of President Obamas sincerity, his open-arms approach to others, and the kind, honorable example he set for all Americans. WHAT WASHINGTON NEEDS IS ADULT SUPERVISION . White House Correspondents Dinner, April 2015 We did not come to fear the future. WE CAME HERE TO SHAPE IT .

Health care speech to Congress, September 9, 2009 You cant give up your passion if things dont work right away. YOU CANT LOSE HEART, or grow cynical if there are twists and turns on your journey. The cynics may be the loudest voices but I promise you, they will accomplish the least. Ohio State University commencement speech, May 5, 2013 I DONT GET TOO HIGH, DONT GET TOO LOW. Interview with HuffPost , March 21, 2015 DONT BOO, VOTE. Democratic National Convention speech, July 27, 2016 You cant let your failures define you YOU HAVE TO LET THEM TEACH YOU.

Wakefield High School back-to-school speech, September 8, 2009 Thats who we are as Americans. We ask for nothing more than the chance to blaze our own trail. AND YET EACH OF US IS ONLY HERE BECAUSE SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE, HELPED US FIND OUR PATH. Lake Area Technical Institute commencement speech, May 19, 2015 Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, EVERYBODY would do it. Campus Progress Annual Conference, July 12, 2006 So regardless of the station we occupy, WE HAVE TO TRY HARDER.

We all have to start with the premise that each of our fellow citizens loves this country just as much as we do; that they value hard work and family like we do; that their children are just as curious and hopeful and worthy of love as our own. Farewell address, January 10, 2017 When I ran in 2008, I, in fact, did not say I would fix it; I said WE COULD FIX IT. I didnt say, Yes, I can. I saidwhat? YES, WE CAN. Remarks in Santa Monica, California, June 18, 2015 THATS WHAT YOU DID. YOU WERE THE CHANGE.

You answered peoples hopes, and because of you, by almost every measure, AMERICA IS A BETTER, STRONGER PLACE than it was when we started. Farewell address, January 10, 2017 Our Constitution is a remarkable, beautiful gift. But its really just a piece of parchment. It has no power on its own. WE, THE PEOPLE, GIVE IT POWER with our participation, and the choices we make. Farewell address, January 10, 2017 IT FALLS TO EACH OF US to be those anxious, jealous guardians of our democracy; to embrace the joyous task weve been given to continually try to improve this great nation of ours.

Because for all our outward differences, WE ALL SHARE THE SAME PROUD TITLE: CITIZEN. Farewell address, January 10, 2017 THE ARC OF THE UNIVERSE MAY BEND TOWARD JUSTICE, BUT IT DOESNT BEND ON ITS OWN. 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, August 28, 2013 If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do some organizing. If youre disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office yourself. SHOW UP. PERSEVERE. PERSEVERE.

Farewell address, January 10, 2017