We've made real progress together these past eight years. Let’s take a look back:
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
After hitting a high of 10% in 2009, the unemployment rate has now dropped to 4.7% under @POTUS, falling faster and further than expected. pic.twitter.com/Ia40jcueAj
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
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Thanks to your grit and determination, American businesses have produced the longest stretch of job creation in our history. pic.twitter.com/Yp35U8Hczp
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
In 2009, the unemployment rate hit 10%. Together, we’ve cut that by more than half. pic.twitter.com/hQb6r2An4g
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
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Together, we made sure that health care is a right, not a privilege. More than 20 million Americans have gained coverage thanks to the ACA. pic.twitter.com/802pPtJaq9
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
In 2009, @POTUS bet on American autoworkers. And today, our auto industry has come roaring back. pic.twitter.com/NmQVqobDm1
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
15.8 million new jobs. 20 million more people insured. 165,000 troops home from war. Serving as your VP was the greatest honor of my life.
— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) January 19, 2017
Good news: The average number of people filing for unemployment insurance over the last 4 weeks dropped to its lowest level since 1973. pic.twitter.com/w4I4nsEfIp
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
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FACT: @POTUS has surpassed the number of commutations granted by the past 13 presidents combined. Learn more: https://t.co/3NRkJnl39u pic.twitter.com/GqNpnO68Zt
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
We cut our dependence on foreign oil, doubled our renewable energy, and led the world to a climate agreement that could save our planet. pic.twitter.com/ZgQTdZm5GD
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
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We brought home more of our troops, prevented Iran from building a nuclear weapon, and opened up a new chapter with the Cuban people.
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
Because you fought to make it happen, marriage equality is the law of the land, and we made progress on ensuring that all are created equal. pic.twitter.com/uebl0FrP9C
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
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You were the change. Because of you, America is better poised to lead in the 21st century than any other nation on Earth. pic.twitter.com/6yMkkZ5KzX
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 19, 2017
The Obama Diary 