Another milestone within Obama’s presidency was the legalization of same sex marriage across all 50 states. “Love won,” he stated, after the Supreme Court’s landmark 5-4 decision that allowed same sex couples to marry. This historical event allowed our LGBT brothers and sisters the equality that was long overdue, and this evolution of progress made throughout our nation is because of our first African American President, for fighting for people of all different shapes, sizes, and beliefs.
When speaking on Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again”, President Obama announced, “America is already great. America is already strong. And I promise you, our strength, our greatness, does not depend on Donald Trump. In fact, it doesn’t depend on any one person.
One of the most iconic memories of his presidency was on May 2nd, 2011. U.S. Special Forces killed Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, after 10 years since the 9/11 attacks. Delivering the promise of justice towards Al Qaeda while campaigning for his election. Sitting next to President Obama while watching the capture through cameras that were attached to Special Force’s helmets, was none other than our current running candidate, Hillary Clinton.