Obama's Life After Becoming President/As President

This page highlights some of Barack Obama's key achievements during his presidency:

Obama's presidency began with swift action, including forbidding the CIA from using torture within three days of his inauguration and signing legislation to promote equal pay for women within ten days. His most significant accomplishments included:

• Implementing the Affordable Care Act (Obama Care)
• Overseeing the operation that eliminated Osama bin Laden
• Supporting the LGBT community's fight for marriage equality
• Saving the U.S. auto industry from collapse
• Ending the war in Iraq

Notably, Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during his tenure, recognizing his efforts in international diplomacy.

Quote: "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." - Barack Obama

Highlight: Obama's presidency was marked by significant domestic and international policy achievements that continue to impact American society today.

Obama's Presidency

This page provides an overview of Barack Obama's journey to and time in the presidency:

Obama announced his candidacy for president on February 10, 2007, and was elected on November 4, 2008, defeating John McCain. His inauguration on January 20, 2009, marked a historic moment as he became the 44th president of the United States and the first African American to hold this office.

Obama's election was notable for several reasons:

• He received the most votes in U.S. presidential election history at that time
• His election victory speech was the most watched in history
• He was reelected in 2012, winning against Mitt Romney

Highlight: Barack Obama was president for two terms, from 2009 to 2017, making significant strides in healthcare reform, economic recovery, and social justice.

Definition: Inauguration is the formal ceremony that marks the beginning of a president's term in office.

Obama's Life Now

This page details Barack Obama's activities and lifestyle after leaving the presidency:

In his first year after leaving office, Obama engaged in extensive travel around the world, wrote books, and gave speeches. He currently resides in Washington D.C. with a reduced security detail compared to his time as president.

Obama's post-presidency activities include:

• Running an office with his wife Michelle, staffed by 20 people in Washington D.C.
• Planning the Presidential Center
• Producing films and series for Netflix through their company, Higher Ground Productions

Quote: "As President Obama has said, the change we seek will take longer than one term or one presidency. Real change—big change—takes many years and requires each generation to embrace the obligations and opportunities that come with the title of Citizen."

Highlight: Barack and Michelle Obama today continue to influence public discourse and policy through various initiatives and media projects.