@Yes we can.
Yes we did.
Thanks to all of you who believed, volunteered, voted—and then carried the baton forward in your communities. Keep at it.
It’s hard to believe that 15 years have passed since I stood in front of the Old Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, and announced my candidacy for President. At the time, our campaign was viewed as a longshot—historic perhaps, but unlikely to end in the White House.
Jackie Robinson changed baseball, and paved the way for so many others who would follow. As we celebrate his birthday and the start of Black History Month, we honor Jackie’s courage and recognize his incredible legacy.
On this day thirteen years ago, I signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. It was the first law I signed as President, and was a first step to closing the wage gap for women.
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Nine years ago, we lost Hadiya Pendleton to the tragedy of gun violence. I know her loss is still devastating for so many. That’s why Barack and I hope that the Hadiya Pendleton Winter Garden at the Obama Presidential Center can share her light with the world. See how here:
https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1487067275664531462
In his inaugural address one year ago today, @POTUS committed to “press forward with speed and urgency, for we have much to do in this winter of peril and possibility.” In the year since, he and the @VP have made significant progress in the face of enormous challenges.
When Michelle and I launched the @ObamaFoundation, we turned to you first. We read your letters and emails, and listened to your ideas. Five years later, we’ve come a long way with your help — and we’re even more excited about what’s next.
http://www.obama.org/5-years
Happy birthday, Michelle.
My love, my partner, my best friend...
With the King family marching today, we remember that the fight for voting rights takes perseverance. As Dr. King said, “There are no broad highways to lead us easily and inevitably to quick solutions. We must keep going.” May we honor his memory through action forged in faith.
Five years ago during my Farewell Address, I asked you to believe in your ability to bring about change. Since then, many of you have answered the call – starting nonprofits, organizing around important issues, and running for office yourselves.
Through his groundbreaking roles and singular talent, Sidney Poitier epitomized dignity and grace, revealing the power of movies to bring us closer together. He also opened doors for a generation of actors. Michelle and I send our love to his family and legion of fans.
One year ago, a violent attack on our Capitol made it clear just how fragile the American experiment in democracy really is. Here’s my statement on what the anniversary means, and what we need to do today.
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Betty White broke barriers, defied expectations, served her country, and pushed us all to laugh. Barack and I join so many around the world who will miss the joy she brought to the world. I know our Bo is looking forward to seeing her up in heaven.
https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1477090583038603264
When Harry Reid was nearing the end, his wife Landra asked some of us to share letters that she could read to him. In lieu of a statement, here’s what I wrote to my friend:
Congrats to all the scientists and engineers involved with launching this once-in-a-generation telescope! Proud my administration supported it when the going got tough, and I can't wait to see what it uncovers about the fundamental origins of our universe.
NASA: Here it is: humanity’s final look at @NASAWebb as it heads into deep space to answer our biggest questions. Alone in the vastness of space, Webb will soon begin an approximately two-week process to deploy its antennas, mirrors, and sunshield. #UnfoldTheUniverse
Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others. A universal spirit, Archbishop Tutu was grounded in the struggle for liberation and justice in his own country, but also concerned with injustice everywhere.
Merry Christmas, everybody! This year, I got a little help spreading holiday cheer from Sunny. Wishing you all a peaceful and joyful holiday season with the ones you love.
I thought I knew Green Eggs and Ham better than most people, but at Kimball Elementary’s vaccination site earlier this month I finally met my match.
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Dr. Fauci and former President Obama visited Kimball Elementary School to talk about the importance of COVID vaccines for kids and the grown ups in their lives.
Everyone 5 or older is eligible. Find vaccines near you at
http://vaccines.gov/
Proud of the South Side Wolfpack team for all their hard work and dedication this season!
The Obama Foundation: Congratulations to Coach Radcliffe and his South Side Wolfpack team, who play right next door to the future home of the Obama Presidential Center! Not only did they finish 7th in the nation, they got a special good luck call from President Obama before they played in Florida.
