Obama's Legacy

• Autore: The Washington Post The Washington
• Pubblicazione: New York : , : Diversion Publishing Corp., , 2017; ©2017
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (170 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Presidents - United States; African American politicians
• Altri autori: MaranissDavid DeYoungKaren GivhanRobin
• Nota di contenuto: Obama’s Legacy -- Copyright -- Introduction -- CHAPTER 1: Obama’s Legacy -- From the Affordable Care Act to the opening of relations with Cuba, Obama will leave behind a legacy of liberal achievement -- CHAPTER 2: The First Black President -- Some initially heralded his victory as the arrival of a “post-racial” America -- In 2015, President Obama and others marked the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Ala. -- A sign of both the digital age and his blackness, Obama has remixed the image of the American presidency -- Celebrated by some for racial progress, Obama’s presidency has also drawn racial backlash. Many supporters think he’s faced an unprecedented level of ridicule. -- In a 2013 trip to Africa, leaders and residents feted Obama as a native son and a symbol of hope -- Obama’s crusade against a criminal justice system devoid of ‘second chances’ -- CHAPTER 3: Commander in Chief -- Obama as commander in chief: Two experts offer opposing views -- For one Washington Post staff writer — a Marine infantryman at the time — the surge in Afghanistan was personal -- A wartime president struggles with the hard questions -- From Syria to San Bernardino, the rise of the Islamic State remakes the terrorism equation -- With his reliance on drones, Obama embraced a deadly, high-altitude, secretive war -- CHAPTER 4: Obama’s America -- Obama rescued the economy. Could he have done more? -- Obama’s legislative legacy comes down to this question: What if? -- After Obama’s reelection, the environment became a top priority -- Guns, grief and gridlock: Time and time again, President Obama addressed a nation in mourning -- CHAPTER 5: Obama and the World -- Obama’s foreign policy of restraint was both pragmatic and problematic -- Although much of the world still views Obama favorably, the dominant emotion in the Middle East is disappointment -- A renewed relationship with Cuba was one of the administration’s signature achievements -- Despite hopes of a strong partnership between the U.S. and China, a rocky relationship persisted -- President Obama put his frequent-flier miles where his mouth was: Asia -- Obama’s presidency brought a dramatic upward shift in America’s reputation around the world
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Obama's Legacy
• ISBN: 9781635760576; 1635760577
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910156182203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II