The Country They Love

Ten years ago today, we repealed ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Today our military is stronger and our country is safer because patriotic Americans no longer have to live a lie in order to defend the country they love. pic.twitter.com/uXKSnsflMk

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 20, 2021

The repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ allowed these two Marines to be true to themselves while serving in our milit… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 20, 2021

Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, let’s remember the men and women who sacrificed everything for the people they served with and the country they loved. We owe them all an enormous debt of gratitude. pic.twitter.com/uPSn54O9Xs

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 31, 2021

Let everyone know the truth: Newly liberated Black people in Charleston created Memorial Day to honor Black soldiers for their courage and tenacity after they fought on the frontlines of the Civil War. pic.twitter.com/FTBCvrCh5U

— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) May 31, 2021

President Obama In Greenbelt

The other day I had a chance to visit a COVID-19 vaccination site in Greenbelt, MD. It was great to see so many folks getting their shot. If you need one, sign up today at https://t.co/k4jKpPT5qo — and then spread the word so we can keep our families and communities safe. pic.twitter.com/iyR2IqCTD4

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 14, 2021

Forever Grateful

While working on Joining Forces, @DrBiden and I were honored to meet with our extraordinary troops, veterans and military families. This Veterans Day, take a moment to thank a military service member or veteran for their service and sacrifice to our country. pic.twitter.com/KU4QKx7r4U

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 11, 2020

Today, we’re reminded of our solemn obligation: to serve our veterans as well as they have served us. To all of our veterans and service members, we’re forever grateful for your commitment to our country—and your willingness to put it all on the line for us. Thank you.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 11, 2020

Juneteenth: Freedom Day

"Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 19, 2020

Harriet Tubman Mother Freedom #Juneteenth https://t.co/iI1DdcxJno

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Be A King (@BerniceKing) June 19, 2020

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A great way to celebrate #Juneteenth? Support Black women filmmakers like @cgpeoples - her film @Juneteenthmovie d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Rebecca Theodore-Vachon (@FilmFatale_NYC) June 19, 2020

#OTD in 1865, enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom by Union troops in Galveston Bay, TX—two ye… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020

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Happy Emancipation Day! Just a few facts:The US was 3rd to last in the Americas to abolish slavery. The Emancipat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 19, 2020

In fact, the idea for the proclamation came because enslaved people emancipated themselves and ran away to Fort Mon… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 19, 2020

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When their “owner” came to claim his property, the Union general over the fort decided that as “property”, the Unio… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 19, 2020

So as we celebrate the last enslaved people learning they were free, let’s remember that all across the South ensla… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 19, 2020

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Though it has long been celebrated among the African American community, it is a history that has been marginalized… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020

Although the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still unde… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020

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For more than 250,000 African Americans, June 19, 1865, signaled the final day of their enslavement. Two and a half… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020

Not until Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX with 2,000 soldiers on June 19, 1865, did enslaved… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020

Our Roadmap

On Memorial Day, we honor those who gave all for us. That takes different forms this year, but it’s even more vital… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 25, 2020

Forever In Your Debt

This Veterans Day, here’s a moving portrait of the extraordinary resilience of my friend Cory Remsburg, an Army Ran… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 11, 2019

Whenever I'm looking for a source of strength and courage, I think about our veterans and their families—they inspi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 11, 2019

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Stories like this are a reminder of our duty, as a country and as Americans, to support every veteran—not only in w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 11, 2019

Hidden Heroes

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I’ve always been so inspired by the military caregivers who give so much to care for our nation’s wounded warriors.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 24, 2019

The gangs all here. Tonight, we’re thrilled to honor @MichelleObama with the Tom Hanks #HiddenHeroes Champion award… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 23, 2019

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama became teary as she accepted the Tom Hanks Caregiver Champion award for service to military caregivers on Thursday night at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes gala.

Opening up during a speech at the Washington, D.C. event, the former first lady said she first became aware of the difficulties for spouses, parents, and children of wounded and ill vets while on the campaign trail when her husband was first running for president.

“You all changed me forever,” she said. “You have changed the way I see service, you’ve changed the way I see war, you’ve changed the way I see this entire country. Whether we simply talk about the values we like to pride ourselves on, values like duty and honor and patriotism, or if we actually live them out.”

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.@savannahguthrie emceed the second annual Hidden Heroes Gala with the @DoleFoundation on Wednesday night, and some… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 24, 2019

Find @MichelleObama's powerful remarks here👇 business.facebook.com/ElizabethDoleF… https://t.co/SCzclzunX1

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Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 24, 2019

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Eight years ago First Lady @michelleobama started Joining Forces to activate support for service members, veterans,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 24, 2019

A Presidential Treat

The families of our wounded warriors don't often get a lot of fanfare, but they're serving and sacrificing right al… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 01, 2019

Military families staying at the Bethesda Fisher Houses got a treat today when former President @BarackObama delive… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Fisher House (@FisherHouseFdtn) August 01, 2019

Service, Responsibility, Generosity, And Citizenship

To all our veterans and your families: thank you. There's no tribute that can truly match the magnitude of your ser… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 11, 2018