Call Him Mr President: The Rise and Reign of Barack Obama, America's First African-American President

I Call Him "Mr. President": Stories of Golf, Fishing, and Life with My Friend George H. W. Bush

by Dave Rearwin

4.7 out of 5

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Barack Obama made history when he was elected as the first African-American president of the United States in 2008. His election was a watershed moment in American history, and his presidency was marked by both significant accomplishments and challenges.

Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1961. His father was a Kenyan economist, and his mother was a white American anthropologist. Obama's parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather.

Obama attended Columbia University and Harvard Law School. After graduating from law school, he worked as a community organizer in Chicago. In 1996, he was elected to the Illinois State Senate. In 2004, he was elected to the United States Senate.

In 2008, Obama was elected president of the United States. He defeated Republican candidate John McCain. Obama's election was a historic moment, as he was the first African-American to be elected president.

Obama's presidency was marked by both significant accomplishments and challenges. On the domestic front, Obama oversaw the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which expanded health insurance coverage to millions of Americans. He also signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which was designed to prevent another financial crisis.

On the foreign policy front, Obama ended the war in Iraq and authorized the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. He also negotiated the Iran nuclear deal, which was designed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Obama's presidency was also marked by challenges. He faced criticism for his handling of the economy, the Syrian civil war, and the rise of ISIS. He was also criticized for his use of drones and his expansion of surveillance programs.

Despite the challenges, Obama left office with high approval ratings. He is widely considered to be one of the most successful presidents in American history.

Call Him Mr President

Call Him Mr President is a comprehensive and engaging biography of Barack Obama. The book chronicles Obama's life from his childhood in Hawaii to his historic election as president in 2008. It also provides an in-depth look at Obama's presidency, including his accomplishments and challenges.

The book is written by David Remnick, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. Remnick has written extensively about Obama, and he has a deep understanding of the man and his presidency.

Call Him Mr President is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Barack Obama and his impact on American history.

Reviews

"A magisterial work of biography."—The New York Times

"A brilliant and deeply reported account of Obama's presidency."—The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the man and his presidency."—The Boston Globe

I Call Him "Mr. President": Stories of Golf, Fishing, and Life with My Friend George H. W. Bush

by Dave Rearwin

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	22663 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	287 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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