Obama : the historic presidency of Barack Obama : 2,920 days
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Balch, Barbara,
Tait, David,
Burns, Ken, author of foreword.
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207 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Back in 2007, when Barack Hussein Obama announced his campaign, his election seemed to be a long shot. But he won in a decisive victory-also garnering a record 69.5 million votes-and on January 20, 2009, he became the 44th president of the United States and its first African American chief executive. Now, after two terms, this book explores Obama's journey in pictures, from his remarkable victory through the last days of his presidency in 2017; he served for 2,920 days: 2,920 days to make a difference and create a legacy. The key moments of Obama's presidency are all here: from his inspiring 2008 victory speech to his poignant farewell address in 2017 and his last days in office. The book begins with Obama's initial term, celebrating the excitement of election night and inauguration day. Significant milestones of his presidency are covered, such as the signing of the Affordable Care Act and the Osama bin Laden raid. It also touches on day-to-day moments with cabinet members, members of Congress, staff, and with Americans across the country. Obama's role as commander in chief is examined, be it veteran's affairs or meeting with world leaders. You'll see Obama during major crisis-from natural disasters to domestic terror attacks-comforting Americans and making difficult decisions. Obama is shown bestowing awards on military Medal of Honor winners and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, who include many of America's greatest scientists, public servants, activists, athletes, and artists. Lighthearted occasions are also featured: selfies, White House Correspondents Dinners, performances in the White House, and life with the First Family. Complete with excerpts from seven historic speeches; contributions from notable historians, business leaders, community leaders, journalists, and politicians including Richard Branson, Laurie Garrett, Tweed Roosevelt, and Anastasia Somoza; and a foreword by Ken Burns, Obama; The Historic Presidency of Barack Obama-2,920 Days is a memorable visual retrospective.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Greenberg, M., Balch, B., Tait, D., & Burns, K. Obama: the historic presidency of Barack Obama : 2,920 days .

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Mark Greenberg et al.. Obama: The Historic Presidency of Barack Obama : 2,920 Days. .

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Mark Greenberg et al.. Obama: The Historic Presidency of Barack Obama : 2,920 Days .

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Greenberg, Mark, Barbara Balch, David Tait, and Ken Burns. Obama: The Historic Presidency of Barack Obama : 2,920 Days

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