Looking Back On President Barack Obama S Legacy

Author : Wilbur C. Rich
Publisher : Springer
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030015459

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Looking Back on President Barack Obama’s Legacy by Wilbur C. Rich Pdf

When President Barack Hussein Obama left office January 20, 2017, he left a fascinating legacy. The Obama Presidency will remain an intriguing part of our nation’s political history, and we can now say that there were unexpected achievements and failures. His tenure was both historical and complex, and will inevitably be compared with his predecessors and successors. The chapters in this volume are a serious assessment of President Obama’s tenure written by a diverse team that includes political scientists, sociologists, historians, and economists. They provide critical insights into the man and his policies and, more importantly, are written in a manner that makes them available to laypersons, journalists, students, and scholars.

Author : The Washington Post
Publisher : Diversion Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781635760576

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Obama's Legacy by The Washington Post Pdf

In this timely retrospective, leading voices from The Washington Post come together to discuss Barack Obama’s historic presidency. When President Obama was elected, he was a figure of hope for many Americans. Throughout his presidency, he has become far more than a symbol of change; he has enacted countless programs and policies that have made an impact on the country. As his term comes to an end, we look back on what has defined Obama as an American leader. Providing insight into everything from his politics to his family, this collection of articles examines the highlights of the Obama administration. The award-winning journalists at The Washington Post have brought together stories from the last eight years to commemorate the indelible mark our most recent president has made on the United States. Featuring over a hundred historic photos and articles from eight Pulitzer Prize winners, Obama’s Legacy is the perfect way to close out the first family’s years in the White House.

Author : Barack Obama,White House,U.S. Government
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547750185

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Obama's Legacy - Yes We Can, Yes We Did by Barack Obama,White House,U.S. Government Pdf

During his years in office, from 2009 to 2017, Barack Obama signed more landmark legislation than any Democratic president since Lyndon Baines Johnson. This collection presents the legacy of Barack Obama through his presidential work and the legislation of his administration. The edition honors his achievements, the determined efforts despite the resistance and his long lasting influence: Table of Contents: Inaugural Speeches First Inaugural Address (2009) Second Inaugural Address (2013) 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

Author : Tom Lansford,Douglas M. Brattebo,Robert P. Watson,Casey Maugh Funderburk
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781438481883

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Leadership and Legacy by Tom Lansford,Douglas M. Brattebo,Robert P. Watson,Casey Maugh Funderburk Pdf

Historic, intriguing, and important in so many ways, the Obama presidency will be studied by scholars and students for years to come. With the rise in hyperpartisanship, legislative gridlock, political dysfunction, "fake news," and other negative trends, it is imperative that academicians weigh in with a rigorous assessment of Obama's presidency. This volume applies a variety of scholarly approaches to analyze the impact of Obama as a leader and policymaker. Scholars from disciplines such as political science, history, environmental science, economics, and communication come together to provide an interdisciplinary and wide-ranging appraisal of the president. Across the varied chapters, Obama's leadership is central to understanding the success or failure of his policies and initiatives. The president's decisions and actions are also assessed against the constraints and possibilities created by the modern US political system, rapid changes in technology and society, and shifting patterns in international relations. The result is a book that covers executive leadership, administration, domestic issues, foreign and national security policy, and more, to present a comprehensive review of the Obama legacy.

Author : Michael I. Days
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 1478918683

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Obama's Legacy by Michael I. Days Pdf

"As President Obama's time in the White House draws to a close, this celebratory book documents his transformative accomplishments. Evidence indicates President Barack Obama has been tremendously successful and effective by objective measures. On economic indicators alone, he is credited with the longest streak of job growth in U.S. history, a two-thirds reduction in the federal budget deficit, and the rebounding of the stock market to record highs following the record lows of the recession under his predecessor. His victories have come against a backdrop of criticism and sometimes open defiance from conservatives, lack of cooperation in Congress, and racially tinged commentary in traditional and social media. Through it all, the President who campaigned on a slogan of 'Yes, We Can!' has persevered in his determination to make a difference and left an indelible mark on American politics and the world. LEGACY is a commemoration of his eight years in the White House"--

Author : Michael Grossman,Ronald Eric Matthews,Francis Schortgen
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3030895319

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Achievements and Legacy of the Obama Presidency by Michael Grossman,Ronald Eric Matthews,Francis Schortgen Pdf

This book provides a broad analysis of the legacy of the Obama presidency, representing multiple perspectives across the partisan and disciplinary divides. The chapters in this book are grouped into three major legacy categories: domestic policy, foreign policy, and rhetoric. Domestically, the contributors examine the “Obama coalition” and its staying power in the age of Trump, President Obama's legacy regarding the use of executive power, his impact on intergovernmental relations, and his impact on the welfare state and education. On the foreign policy front, the central focus is on whether Obama was in fact much different from his predecessor, what impact he had on the Middle East and Afghanistan, and whether his pivot to Asia yielded the hoped-for results. The contributions in this book also aim to (re-)assess the Obama legacy in light of the subsequent efforts by his successor to undo many of the policies embraced and implemented during the Obama years.

Author : Mike Ducheine
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539389898

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The Obama Legacy by Mike Ducheine Pdf

Obama presidency has been marked by a number of events which may make it difficult if not impossible for people outside the United States and his opponents (Republicans and foes) in the country to understand the impact his administration has had in the country and across the globe. To address this problem, this book "The OBAMA Legacy" is an attempt to provide a glimpse at what Obama has accomplished during his two-terms presidency. Although the discussions in the book are peppered with commentaries and reflections, major issues his administration have tackled and major policies (health care, energy, lgbt) he has implemented are briefly outlined. His foreign policy is discussed in broad terms but will nevertheless give the reader a superficial understanding of Obama's modus operandi in general. This book does not claim to provide a complete picture of Obama's presidency; it does not claim to even provide a full picture of the items which are discussed here in. It is simply an attempt to present a snippet of his accomplishments in the face of relentless misinformation.

Author : Michael I. Days
Publisher : Center Street
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781455596614

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Obama's Legacy by Michael I. Days Pdf

As President Obama's time in the White House draws to a close, this celebratory book documents his transformative accomplishments. Evidence indicates President Barack Obama has been tremendously successful and effective by objective measures. On economic indicators alone, he is credited with the longest streak of job growth in U.S. history, a two-thirds reduction in the federal budget deficit, and the rebounding of the stock market to record highs following the record lows of the recession under his predecessor. His victories have come against a backdrop of criticism and sometimes open defiance from conservatives, lack of cooperation in Congress, and racially tinged commentary in traditional and social media. Through it all, the President who campaigned on a slogan of 'Yes, We Can!' has persevered in his determination to make a difference and left an indelible mark on American politics and the world. LEGACY is a commemoration of his eight years in the White House.

Author : Elaine C. Kamarck
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780815727798

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Why Presidents Fail And How They Can Succeed Again by Elaine C. Kamarck Pdf

Failure should not be an option in the presidency, but for too long it has been the norm. From the botched attempt to rescue the U.S. diplomats held hostage by Iran in 1980 under President Jimmy Carter and the missed intelligence on Al Qaeda before 9-11 under George W. Bush to, most recently, the computer meltdown that marked the arrival of health care reform under Barack Obama, the American presidency has been a profile in failure. In Why Presidents Fail and How They Can Succeed Again, Elaine Kamarck surveys these and other recent presidential failures to understand why Americans have lost faith in their leaders—and how they can get it back. Kamarck argues that presidents today spend too much time talking and not enough time governing, and that they have allowed themselves to become more and more distant from the federal bureaucracy that is supposed to implement policy. After decades of "imperial" and "rhetorical" presidencies, we are in need of a "managerial" president. This White House insider and former Harvard academic explains the difficulties of governing in our modern political landscape, and offers examples and recommendations of how our next president can not only recreate faith in leadership but also run a competent, successful administration.

Author : David G. Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Humor
ISBN : NWU:35556039117072

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Barack, Race and the Media by David G. Brown Pdf

Author : Julian Zelizer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781400889556

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The Presidency of Barack Obama by Julian Zelizer Pdf

An original and engaging account of the Obama years from a group of leading political historians Barack Obama's election as the first African American president seemed to usher in a new era, and he took office in 2009 with great expectations. But by his second term, Republicans controlled Congress, and, after the 2016 presidential election, Obama's legacy and the health of the Democratic Party itself appeared in doubt. In The Presidency of Barack Obama, Julian Zelizer gathers leading American historians to put President Obama and his administration into political and historical context. These writers offer strikingly original assessments of the big issues that shaped the Obama years, including the conservative backlash, race, the financial crisis, health care, crime, drugs, counterterrorism, Iraq and Afghanistan, the environment, immigration, education, gay rights, and urban policy. Together, these essays suggest that Obama's central paradox is that, despite effective policymaking, he failed to receive credit for his many achievements and wasn't a party builder. Provocatively, they ask why Obama didn't unite Democrats and progressive activists to fight the conservative counter-tide as it grew stronger. Engaging and deeply informed, The Presidency of Barack Obama is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand Obama and the uncertain aftermath of his presidency. Contributors include Sarah Coleman, Jacob Dlamini, Gary Gerstle, Risa Goluboff, Meg Jacobs, Peniel Joseph, Michael Kazin, Matthew Lassiter, Kathryn Olmsted, Eric Rauchway, Richard Schragger, Paul Starr, Timothy Stewart-Winter, Thomas Sugrue, Jeremi Suri, Julian Zelizer, and Jonathan Zimmerman.

Author : Bert A. Rockman,Andrew Rudalevige
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780700627905

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The Obama Legacy by Bert A. Rockman,Andrew Rudalevige Pdf

“Hope” and “change” were the keywords of President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, and in his farewell address on January 10, 2017, he cited the evidence that he’d delivered—from reversing the Great Recession, rebooting the auto industry, and unleashing the longest stretch of job creation in the nation’s history to winning marriage equality and securing the right to health insurance for another 20 million citizens. At the same time, and with a view to the country’s divisive polarization, he made a plea for “the decency of our people” and “the sense of common purpose that we so badly need right now.” In hindsight, it is increasingly possible to understand whether and how Obama’s legacy matched his rhetoric as well as to evaluate from various angles what his presidency accomplished and what this has meant for US politics, public policy, and civic life going forward. In The Obama Legacy some of the leading observers and scholars of US politics take up this challenge. In twelve essays these writers examine Obama’s choices, operating style, and opportunities taken and missed as well as the institutional and political constraints on the president’s policy agenda. What were Obama’s personal characteristics as a leader? What were the policy aspirations, output, and strategy of his presidency? What was his role as a political and public leader to the various constituencies needed to generate presidential power? And how did his presidency interact with other political forces? Addressing these questions and others, the authors analyze Obama’s preferences, tactics, successes, and shortcomings with an eye toward balancing the personal and institutional factors that underlie each—all the while considering how resilient or fragile Obama’s legacy will be in the face of the Trump administration’s eager efforts to dismantle it.

Author : Barack Obama
Publisher : Random House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-08-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781524763176

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A Promised Land by Barack Obama Pdf

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW AND PEOPLE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times • NPR • The Guardian • Slate • Vox • The Economist • Marie Claire In the stirring first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency—a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation’s highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune’s Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective—the story of one man’s bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of “hope and change,” and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama’s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day.

Author : Walt Goodridge
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1536985627

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The Obama Legacy British Edition by Walt Goodridge Pdf

THIS EDITION CONTAINS BRITISH ENGLISH SPELLINGS AND CONVENTIONS. Don't wait for the media RE-Write... Order the history WE-Write! "A pre-emptive, crowd-funded, people-produced history book!" "A year-by-year, full-colour, 150-page, 365-image, all-inclusive timeline, highlight reel, random photo album and history book of the two-term Barack Obama presidency with time and place captions, and behind-the-scenes photographer commentary, featuring introduction and 'legacy rhymes' by author Walt F.J. Goodridge." pre-empt v. - to prevent an anticipated occurrence or to take action before another person is able to; to preclude, to forestall More often than not, what passes as history is a "RE-Write" crafted by those with their own agenda and biases. Well, we the people have an agenda, too. Our agenda is fairness when it comes to telling this story. A "WE-Write" is simply history written by we the people. In a few months, something significant will be happening. American president, Barack Hussein Obama, will be ending his historic two-terms in office as 44th president of the United States of America. Now, it would be great if Americans lived in a society where such a trivial matter as the color of his skin did not affect how he will be remembered, but unfortunately that society does not yet exist. If you've lived in or observed America for any length of time, you've seen how it happens time and again. Genocide and slavery are sanitised for the textbooks. War criminals are pardoned and their crimes overlooked and forgotten by the media. Hollywood fictionalises history and that fiction becomes real in the public's collective mind. At the same time, particularly when it comes to cinematic portrayals of men and women of colour, noble individuals of real historical consequence are recast as supporting characters in their own stories--playing second to the humanised white leads who become their saviours and redeemers. We are left with hollow caricatures of these great individuals. We must not allow that to happen this time. Don't allow pundits, politicians and producers to determine how you and your children remember this presidency.

Author : Michael D'Antonio
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781466893276

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A Consequential President by Michael D'Antonio Pdf

In response to criticism and disappointment from the Left, A Consequential President offers a bold assessment of the lasting successes and major achievements of President Obama. Had he only saved the U.S. economy with his economic recovery act and his program to restore the auto industry, President Obama would have been considered a successful president. He achieved so much more, however, that he can be counted as one of our most consequential presidents. With The Affordable Care Act, he ended the long-running crisis of escalating costs and inadequate access of treatment that had long-threatened the well-being of 50 million Americans. His energy policies drove down the cost of power generated by the sun, the wind, and even fossil fuels. His efforts on climate change produced the Paris Agreement, the first treaty to address global warming in a meaningful way, and his diplomacy produced a dramatic reduction in the nuclear threat posed by Iran. Add the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, the normalization of relations with Cuba, and his “pivot” toward Asia, and President Obama's triumphs abroad match those at home. Most importantly, as the first African-American president, he navigated race relations and a rising tide of bigotry, including some who challenged his citizenship, while also fighting a Republican Party determined to make him one-term president. As a result, Obama's greatest achievement was restoring dignity and ethics to the office of the president, proof that he delivered his campaign promise of hope and change.