What if we only had “white” presidents? Some people think that Barack Obama is not a hero I beg the differ. Barack Obama fought for the civil rights for all people. To him it does not matter to him what race or ethnicity to him we are all equal. He wants to turn the American Dream into a reality for all people. He graduated from law school and he also has the title of “The First African American President”. When he set his mind to something Barack Obama tries his best and will do anything to reach his goal. As for collage Barack Obama wanted to exceed and he did he went beyond what was expected for him. When Michelle and Barack were dating Mrs.Obama said she could see the road from a hole made from rust from Barack Obamas car. …show more content…
In 1991 Barack Obama graduated from Harvard Law School. He graduated with a degree of law. I feel that when he walked across the aisle everybody felt proud. He set his mind to his goal and he accomplished it. After going through this period in his life he now has a better understanding in law which would help him in the future. He now understands most law situations so now he can have a greater understanding when he will run for president in 2009. Barack Obama fought for the civil rights of all people. Barack Obama was a civil rights activist before he became president. He helped people fight for their own civil rights. He did this so all people could be treated equally. Some people think that Barack Obama is not qualified for the title of hero. He nearly doubled the national debt. He also didn’t fix our immigration problem. We started with ten trillion dollars in debt. Now we have nineteen trillion dollars in debt. Over all some people think that Barack Obama is not a hero. I disagree, Barack Obama has led this country through tough times and hardships but that did not stop him Barack Obama has faced multiple times a acquisition of not being American. That did not stop him either. Barack Obama has gone through thick and thin leading this country to what it is
President Barack Obama did many things to get to the positions he is at now.” Obama himself struggled with his mixed-race identity and sought to figure out how he fit in with the rest of the world”(Source B). He also had many problems growing up and many complications to get through school since he didn’t have much money. But Obama showed great appreciation for the things he had. He went out in his community becoming a great leader. Not only did he go out in his community and be a leader, But he showed great leadership, as a senate and as a president.Barack Obama was more than just an ordinary President, but he showed great leadership, hard work and cared for others than himself.
After three years in some of the toughest neighborhoods of Chicago, Obama decided to attend Harvard Law School, promising to return to these same streets. After being elected the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review, Obama could have turned his academic success into a six-figure job with a prestigious law firm.
He is the first African American to in history to run on a major ticket. In the beginning of his campaign a lot of people questioned his authority and wanted to know could he handle the responsibilities of a president for such a big country. “ I want to know how deep is your love for the people, what kind of courage have you manifested in the stances that you have and what are you willing to sacrifice for. This is the fundamental question. I don’t care what color you are. You see, you can’t take black people for granted just cause your black”. (C.West) These questions just made Obama a much stronger person and he continued to fight.
Barack Hussein Obama Jr, the first African American President of the United States, was born on August the 4th 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Obama’s birth is considered as an important turning point for African American’s in history, he was the first African American to serve as a United States president. Barack Obama is currently the 44th president of the United States. He was raised in a middle class family with education being the core of their lives and had very noble values. Obama was a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, he was elected the first African-American editor of the Harvard Law Review. Obama met Michelle Robinson in 1989 in Chicago’s law firm of Sidley Austin as a summer associate and not too long after that they began to date. Obama was a civil rights attorney, community organizer in Chicago where he helped rebuild communities that was devastated by the closure of the local street plants and a teacher at University of Chicago Law School before pursuing a political career. The time Obama spent helping rebuild the communities he that this time of his life “the best education I ever had, better than anything I got at Harvard Law School” (1). For Obama, he explains that from that experience is what contributed to finding his identity and forming the path that he has taken whilst in the white house. Barack Obama won the election in November 4th 2008 and then took office on January the 20th 2009, these two dates were significant days for America.
President Barack Hussein Obama II was born in Honolulu Hawaii, August 4, 1961. Obama lived with his mother and father for a short period of time until his father left when he was around the age of two.Obama didn 't really have a relationship with his father . When Obama was little growing up without his father was a struggle for him.When Obama was 10 he moved back to Hawaii to live with his Grandparents,While living with his grandparents, He enrolled in the esteemed Punahou Academy. Obama excelled in basketball and graduated with academic honors in 1979.After high school, Obama studied at Occidental College in Los Angeles for two years. He then transferred to Columbia University in New York City, graduating in 1983 with a degree in political science. After working in the business sector for two years, Obama moved to Chicago in 1985. There, he worked on the impoverished South Side as a community organizer for low-income residents in the Roseland and the Altgeld Gardens communities.
Barack obama got a scholarship to a school in hawaii. He also got one for college his college was called harvard. For harvard they had to move to massachusetts in 1988. He always got a good education in his life. He never had a good relationship with his father. Barack had trouble
On the other hand, however, others argue that obama wasn't a great president because he failed to keep many promises that he said during his election and he did not improve race relations in america.Clearly there are many views and opinions on Obama and whether he has been a good president to serve america for all these years. I believe he was a good president _because he did so much for america and accomplished so much but he doesn't get the credit he deserves.This issue is important because not many people realize all of the stuff obama has done during his presidency to benefit america despite congress denying every one of his decisions.Look at the various achievements obama has made over the course of his presidency. Does that warrant him as a great president?For the future,people should educated themselves on Obama's legacy and acknowledge how much he accomplished during his presidency. By doing research instead of going based off of your own knowledge, more people would realize just how great of a president Obama really
Michelle Obama was born and raised in Chicago Illinois. Her maiden name is Michelle LaVaughn Robinson. While in school Michelle did very well, she was able to skip second grade and graduated top of her class. She attended Princeton University and then Harvard Law School. During summers she worked at Sidly Austin Law Firm, upon graduation she was offered a full time position. There she met Barack Obama. On October 3rd 1992, Michelle and Barack married. They had two kids, Malia and Natasha. After marriage Barack started his political career, winning the Illinois Senate State seat. While Barack was away in Springfield, Michelle took a job at the University of Chicago. During this time she found ways for college students to become more involved
President Barack Obama has been the voice of millions of Americans. Through his hardwork and determination, he was able to give healthcare to those who cannot afford it. Also, he was able to help some Americans get jobs and increase their minimum wage. His progressive work has helped the United States recover from the recent financial downfall.
Next, Martin had attended Gonzaga College High School, University of School of Law, Catholic University of America. had attended Maryland State Bar Association. His education lasted 1981 to 1988. He did all of this so he can be council, mayor, and governor.
In general people are considered heroes for the great things they do for others. Adam Brown would be one of these people that is consider a hero. He did many great things including serving our country and he always protected his family and friends. Adam Brown is a hero to many, but if it was not for his parents and wife he would not be the hero he is today.
I had heard many great things about Obama, yet I heard many negative things. One of the big things that he did during that time was trying to pass marriage equality for the people of the LGBT community. I, at that point in time, did not know what that truly meant. All that I knew was that everyone could marry anyone who they want to. What I did not realize was that states would have to legalize that specific status of legal marriage individually.
In 2008 a very powerful black man named Obama became the first black president of the united states, and he had a very powerful vice president also named Joe Biden. Joe Biden was born November 20, 1942 in Pennsylvania. Biden attended several catholic schools and in 1965 Biden graduated from University of Delaware with a double major in history and political science, and three years later he earned a law degree from Syracuse University. Soon after that he married Neilia Hunter, and together they had 3 children. Biden has always been interested in the political world. Biden had served 36 years as a U.S. senator from Delaware before he became vice president. Biden is a huge supporter for people of color and he has had laws passed also. Biden states
There was three ways “A Dream Fulfilled: The Story Barack Obama” impressed me. One way he impressed me, was how he handle being biracial at the time period of the civil rights movement. Barack having a Kenyan Father and a White American Mother during the middle of the civil rights movement. For example, the book describes Barack resist being a racist himself because at this time everyone is pointing fingers at each other. He stays clear and still be accepting to other. Another way he impressed me, that he’s genuinely wants to help people. He was just in it to become president for selfish reasons. For example, he was a community organizer. The job has low pay and work with stubborn people. He accepted this job because he truly wanted to help
Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4th, 1961. He went to Harvard Law School. After his graduation, continued his legal work as a civil rights lawyer and a professor teaching constitutional law at the University of Chicago. He was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996. He served there for three terms (1996-2004). Later on, he started his campaign in 2007 for the presidential election in 2008. He won the presidential election against John McCain, his Republican opponent and started serving in the office in January 20, 2009. He became the 44th President of The United States of America. He is more well-known for being the first African-American who ever served in The White House.