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Our mission is to inspire people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together.

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  1. Happy 60th Birthday to President Obama! Visitors to the Obama Portraits at the Art Institute share their reactions to Kehinde Wiley's and Amy Sherald's magnificent paintings and send special birthday wishes to President Obama on his 60th.

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  2. 🎉 Happy Birthday, ! President Obama has always enjoyed hearing about the good work people are doing to make a positive impact. This year, give him the ultimate birthday gift by sharing how you've spent 60 minutes—or even 60 seconds—giving back to your community.

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  3. Psst, boss…it’s your birthday!!! Please help us celebrate by chipping in $6 or $60 to the as we build the OPC in Chicago and support the next generation of leaders. And get to know 60 leaders in our network who are doing big things:

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  4. Happy 60th birthday to !🎂 44 joined us in 2014 for our Civil Rights Summit honoring the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 📸 President Obama at the LBJ Library w/ , , & icon John Lewis. cred: Lawrence Jackson

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  5. Of all of your accomplishments, I know that being a present, loving father to our girls tops them all. Thank you for never letting the weight of the world get in the way of being a wonderful husband and father. Happy 60th birthday, ! 💕

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  6. Climate activists. Peace builders. Racial justice advocates—get to know 60 who are building a better world ahead of ’s 60th birthday. And if you can, chip in to support their inspiring work.

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  7. Aug 3

    My dear friend is turning 60 tomorrow. For his birthday gift, I'm asking you to chip in $6 or $60 to help us bring the Obama Presidential Center to life in Chicago. Donate at

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  8. ⏪ In 2016, young African leaders in the surprised President Obama with a birthday serenade. This year, see how we’re celebrating ’s 60th birthday at .

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  9. We're kicking off President Obama's birthday week! Ahead of his 60th birthday, we compiled a list of 60 leaders in our network who embody the same spirit of leadership and hope that President Obama evokes. Get inspired:

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  10. Happy birthday, Mrs. Robinson! 🎂 Watch President Obama reflect on a special moment he shared with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Marian Robinson, on election night in 2008.

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  11. The words that will appear on the exterior of the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center draw a meaningful line between the history that made the Obamas’ journey possible, the story we’ll tell in the Museum, and our ongoing work. Dive deeper:

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  12. Bob Moses's pioneering work in the civil rights movement and as a teacher will shape lives for generations to come. Our thoughts are with his family.

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  13. Change happens when ordinary people come together to demand it. On —the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act—we stand against discrimination and honor those who sacrificed so that future generations could know a more equitable world.

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  14. Jul 23

    I know how hard all of the athletes on Team USA have worked to make it to the in Tokyo, and I can't wait to cheer them on! I'm so proud of each and every competitor who has worked so hard for this moment. We’re rooting for you! 👏🏾🇺🇸

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  15. Jul 23

    I could not be prouder of the incredible athletes representing at the Olympics. Their determination and hard work got them this far, and they’re ready to seize this moment. We'll be rooting for them all the way.

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  16. Storytelling can help us understand experiences that are not our own and inspire others to take action. We are so proud of Obama Fellow for having the courage to pen a vulnerable and powerful reflection about living as an Afghan refugee in the United Kingdom.

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  17. “If I did it, you can do it.” — During the 2020 weekend in Chicago, Giannis joined President Obama to talk about his journey to the and the people who supported him. Last night at the , he led the to their first 🏆 in 50 years!

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  18. Eleven years ago, President signed the Dodd-Frank Act into law—the toughest set of financial reforms since the Great Depression. Hear from some of the people who helped make it happen and see how the law continues to protect American families today.

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  19. In an effort to prevent gun violence and provide fun experiences for Chicago's youth, hosted their annual South Side Cool Down event over the weekend. ☀️ Our Obama Youth Jobs Corps interns joined Foundation staff members for a fun day in the sun.

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  20. As the world reflects on Nelson Mandela and his extraordinary legacy, this we are inspired by the hundreds of in Africa who are picking up the baton of change in their own communities. Learn more about their work:

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