Obamas First 100 Days
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2009
by David Tanguay
As the nation looks back to January 20, many people will remember the tears of joy and reminiscing as Barack Obama took the oath of office as America's first Black president. Now, 100 days later on April 26, civil rights leaders, analysts, pundits and ordinary Americans continue to mark the historic occasion, while also pausing to reflect on how far the new president has come and how far he still has to go.
Immediately confronting the nation's failing economy to the point where he now sees "glimmers of hope."
Reversing a string of anti-union executive orders issued by the Bush administration.
Establishing a Middle Class Working Families Task Force.
Closing the controversial Guantanamo Bay prison to hold what the Bush administration called "enemy combatants" and suspected terrorists following September 11.
Making his first trip to Europe for the G-20 Summit with first Lady Michelle Obama, raising good will for America abroad.
Traveling to Mexico with hopes of stopping violent drug cartels and preventing them from entering the U. S.
Reaching out to restore relationships with Cuba with strong support from the Congressional Black Caucus.
Recommitting millions of dollars to the prevention and awareness of HIV/AIDS in America.
I believe Obama has done a great job so far as president of course we cannot judge by his first 100 days in office however, what he has accomplished in 100 days is quite remarkable. He has still many challenges to face ahead of him let us hope and pray he can heal a wounded nation.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)I join you in that prayer for Mr. President and every other world leader, David. Great article!Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for your comment Avis, yes he needs the support of the people.Please log in to respond to this comment.
It was a good article David. I too will join Avis in prayer for all of the world leaders.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting LindaPlease log in to respond to this comment.
I will also join everyone in prayer for President Obama. I commend you on your awareness. I have heard many people who have spoke harshly of him when they didn't even vote and expect him to have a majic wand to fix everything now. Sad! Great article.God bless,MichellePlease log in to respond to this comment.Yeah he can never get enough prayers that's for sure. thanks for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
I agree David, he's accomplished more than I expected him to in his first 100 days and he still needs our prayers as much as he ever has. And I'm glad that 63% of Americans agree with us!Please log in to respond to this comment.Yeah Bruce, Obama is a very smart man, but he needs our support. So far he has the majority of the people on his side. thanks for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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