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“At its heart, America is a nation of second chances.� With 209 commutations and 64 pardons, President Obama just gave 273 deserving Americans a second chance. With 1,385 total commutations over the last eight years, the President has now granted more commutations than any president in our nation’s history.
Happy Birthday, @michelleobama!
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'“ —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, President Obama joined Americans across the country in a day of service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"Dr. King and those who marched with him proved that people who love their country can change it. As Americans, we all owe them a great deal." —President Obama on Martin Luther King Day.
One last dad joke.
"For your faith in your fellow Americans, for your love of country, and for your lifetime of service that will endure through the generations...I am proud to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to my brother, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr." —President Obama surprising @VP Biden with the nation's highest civilian honor
Big news: Today, President Obama designated new national monuments that preserve critical chapters of our country’s history, from the vibrant history of the Reconstruction Era and its role in redefining freedom, to the important stories of the citizens who helped launch the civil rights movement in Birmingham, and the Freedom Riders whose bravery raised national awareness of segregation and violence. Learn more at the link in the bio.
“I'm asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change—but in yours.� —President Obama #ObamaFarewell
Thanks for eight great years. Tonight, President Obama returns home to say his grateful farewell to you. Watch live at the link in the bio at 9pm ET.
“For me, it’s always been about you.� —President Obama. Watch his Farewell Address tonight: wh.gov/Farewell #ObamaFarewell
President Obama boards Marine One en route to Chicago. Tune in for his Farewell Address tonight at 9pm ET: wh.gov/Farewell
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“Being asked to be part of this journey was a great honor. Barack and I and our families have formed a real and lasting bond over this incredible experience. During long hours in the Oval Office and Situation Room, during private lunches and quiet moments, I’ve seen Barack lead this country from economic crisis to recovery to resurgence. I’ve seen him lead the world not just by the example of our power, but by the power of our example…I hope you’ll join me in Chicago as the President speaks about all we’ve accomplished on our journey as a country over the last eight years and the work that’s still ahead.� —@VP Biden reflecting on the last eight years serving the American people alongside President Obama. Tune in at 9pm ET tonight to watch President Obama’s Farewell Address streaming at the link in the bio. #ObamaFarewell
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