A Historic Confirmation

Congratulations to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for her appointment to the Supreme Court. This is a great day for America, and a proud moment in our history. pic.twitter.com/q4C9dtKAqb

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 7, 2022

Judge Jackson’s confirmation was a historic moment for our nation. We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America. She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her. pic.twitter.com/K8SAh25NL5

— President Biden (@POTUS) April 7, 2022

Erin Jackson: Gold

Congrats on winning gold, @ErinJackson480! Your accomplishments on the ice are just as impressive as the humility and hard work you’ve demonstrated behind the scenes. I can’t wait to see what you do next. 🤩 https://t.co/AChDZEYrvn

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 15, 2022

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

I want to congratulate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her nomination to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson has already inspired young Black women like my daughters to set their sights higher, and her confirmation will help them believe they can be anything they want to be. https://t.co/aCwiUBFTyj

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

I’m proud to announce that I am nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court. Currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, she is one of our nation’s brightest legal minds and will be an exceptional Justice.https://t.co/iePvhz1YaA pic.twitter.com/Nzqv2AtN8h

— President Biden (@POTUS) February 25, 2022

As a protégé of Justice Breyer, Judge Jackson earned a reputation for pragmatism and consensus building. It’s part of why I nominated her twice – first as a district judge, and then to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, where she earned praise from both Democrats and Republicans.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

Like Justice Breyer, Judge Jackson understands that the law isn’t just about abstract theory. It’s about people’s lives. @POTUS Biden has made an excellent choice, and I look forward to seeing Judge Jackson confirmed.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

Candid Moments

Lawrence Jackson had a knack for capturing some of our most candid moments in the White House, including this one. He's a tremendous photographer and a wonderful person—and his book features a collection of memories I'll always cherish. https://t.co/qUBzyGf82c pic.twitter.com/NBTDvcMarN

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 15, 2020

Yes We Did

Tonight at @thewharfdc, Lawrence Jackson, a White House photographer during Obama’s two terms, shares photos and behind-the-scenes stories celebrating our first African-American president in YES WE DID https://t.co/FGakrfncIg pic.twitter.com/4dQfuiaat8

— Politics and Prose (@PoliticsProse) October 22, 2019

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The result is an intimate look at President Obama’s two terms, what it felt like to be a black man photographing the first black president of the United States and the ways, Jackson says, that the former president and first lady maintained their authenticity both on and off camera. “Lawrence has a talent for capturing the big scene, the iconic images that will help explain our times for future generations,” the president writes. “But he also has a unique gift for capturing those quieter moments—the margins of a big event, the pauses in a busy day, some stolen times with Michelle and our girls.”

More here

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A Historic Mural

#JSU alumni Charles and Talamieka Brice unveiled a mural depicting former President Barack #Obama, which the husband-and-wife design team painted along the south wall of Barack Obama Magnet IB Elementary School in #JXN. #MSU #USM #GJAC #Mississippi #msedu https://t.co/zJ9Iwe1KVM pic.twitter.com/xc5gU132ax

— Jackson Free Press (@JxnFreePress) September 5, 2018

Hamilton: #ObamaLegacy

London And Jackson: The President And First Lady’s Day

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President Barack Obama watches a performance during a visit to the Globe Theatre in London to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare

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President Barack Obama shakes hands with actors after watching part of Shakespeare’s Hamlet

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Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter look at the picture he took of President Obama

A Historic Day

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President Obama shakes hands with Lorain County Community College student Bronson Harwood after speaking at the college in Elyria, Ohio

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…. greeted by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson as he steps off of Air Force One at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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…. holding a roundtable discussion at Lorain County Community College in Elyria

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President Obama speaks about job training at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio