HONORING OBAMA

Barack Obama is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Barack Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. Obama signed many landmark bills into law during his first two years in office. The main reforms that were passed include the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as the "Affordable Care Act" or "Obamacare"), the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010. Learn more about his accomplishments, historic speeches and executive orders in this meticulously edited collection by e-artnow, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices.

Inaugural Speeches

First Inaugural Address

Second Inaugural Address

Main Accomplishments

Health Care

Climate and Energy

American Leadership

Economic Progress

Equality & Social Progress

Executive Orders

Presidential Records

Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities

Review of Detention Policy Options

Ensuring Enforcement and Implementation of Abortion Restrictions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts

Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces

Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade

Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States for 2015-2020

Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015

Amendment to Executive Order 13673

Developing an Integrated Global Engagement Center To Support Government-wide Counterterrorism Communications Activities Directed Abroad and Revoking Executive Order 13584

International Agreements & Treaties

New START

Paris Agreement

Farwell Address – "Yes We Can"