Over the past 8 years, President Obama has used the internet to interact and engage with the American people in ways that were never before possible. He's earned the title of the first social media president. Take a look back through some of the top digital moments of his presidency: go.wh.gov/POTUSinReview

Last year, President Obama became the first President to visit the Arctic region and see the impact of climate change first-hand. This week, he took historic steps to protect America’s Arctic waters for future generations: go.wh.gov/Arctic #TBT

“As a scientist, what I know about the Arctic is terrifying. Currently, it’s warming twice as fast as anywhere else on the planet. As a photographer, I can observe and document these effects first-hand: receding glaciers, struggling wildlife populations, and cities impacted by rising sea levels.” —Paul Nicklen, Arctic scientist and photojournalist, on the importance of protecting the Arctic. This week, President Obama took action to protect our Arctic waters from future oil and gas leasing—here’s what this means for this pristine and fragile region of our world and the species that live there: go.wh.gov/SUJMiR

There are more than 119,000 Americans waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Each day, 22 people die waiting. Earlier this year, President Obama issued a challenge to help more Americans get off of the organ waiting list and into the operating room for a life-saving transplant. Learn more about the progress we've made since then: http://go.wh.gov/hk9nBV

The words a president chooses can shape how we see ourselves, how we understand our past, and how we face the future. Hear from those who have helped shape the words of President Obama as his speechwriters share their favorite speeches of his presidency: go.wh.gov/POTUSinReview

The Arctic is one of the most pristine—and fragile—regions on Earth. Today, President Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada announced historic steps to protect its waters and our planet for future generations: go.wh.gov/Arctic

This week, President Obama granted clemency to 231 deserving people—the most individual acts of clemency granted in a single day by any president in this nation’s history: go.wh.gov/t6xujx

Two years ago today, President Obama decisively broke with decades of failed policy, charting a new course in America’s relations with Cuba. Since then, we've increased engagement between the two countries, opening new possibilities and expanding opportunity for the Cuban and American people. The United States and Cuba established formal diplomatic relations, opened Embassies, and removed travel restrictions. More than 500,000 Americans visited Cuba last year, with ten U.S. airlines now providing service between U.S. and Cuban cities. Each step allows us to continue partnering with the Cuban people in their pursuit of a better life. Learn more about the progress we’ve made: go.wh.gov/dMLvFz

"To keep America’s economy growing and American businesses thriving, we need to protect the principle of fair competition. That’s not a Democratic idea or a Republican idea —it’s an American idea, because it’s the best way to make sure the best ideas rise to the top. My administration has done a lot to keep the marketplace fair. We defended a free, open, and accessible internet that doesn’t let service providers pick winners and losers. We cracked down on conflicts of interest by making sure professionals who give you retirement advice do so in your best interest, not theirs. And in the last few months, we’ve made even more progress." —President Obama on ensuring a fair and competitive marketplace: http://go.wh.gov/q9RfbX

“We've still got a lot of work to do. We look forward to doing that work with you." Watch President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama celebrate their final holiday season in the White House in the latest #WestWingWeek.

“By so many measures, our country is stronger and more prosperous than it was when we started. It's a situation that I’m proud to leave for my successor. And it’s thanks to the American people—for the hard work that you’ve put in; the sacrifices you’ve made for your families and communities; the businesses that you started or invested in; the way you looked out for one another. And I could not be prouder to be your President.” —President Obama speaking at his end-of-year press conference: go.wh.gov/5Lz2DV

When President Obama took office, the economy was losing 800,000 jobs per month. Today, we are in the midst of the longest streak of job growth on record. U.S. businesses have added 15.6 million jobs since early 2010. The unemployment rate has been cut by more than half from its peak. Rising home prices have brought millions of homeowners back above water. We’re less reliant on foreign oil than we have been in nearly three decades. We’ve cut our budget deficit by two-thirds as a share of the economy. Last year, the poverty rate fell by more than any year since 1968, and median household income rose at the fastest rate on record, with the typical family earning an additional $2,800.

That’s a record of progress. Read the President’s final Economic Report: go.wh.gov/tSRHg1