Level 3: Working for the Common Good
When President Obama took office in January 2009, America was in crisis. The country was fighting several conflicts abroad and navigating an economic downturn domestically. Working for the Common Good examines the achievements of the Obama administration across two presidential terms. Explore landmark international deals, such as the Paris Agreement, and learn about the passage of life-changing laws, such as the Affordable Care Act.
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Protecting and Defending
Dive into President Obama’s role as wartime Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military. Take a look at several of the administration’s carefully weighed decisions in the fight against terrorism and the preservation of national security. See artifacts about the raid on Osama bin Laden and President Obama’s repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Hear firsthand accounts of military veterans and active service members.
First Lady Michelle Obama
Celebrate the woman who redefined the role of First Lady in a lively exhibit that illustrates Mrs. Obama’s strength of purpose. Dive deep through her time in the White House and her initiatives, Let’s Move!, Joining Forces, Let Girls Learn, and Reach Higher.
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