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Who was the Obama Homeland Security Advisor? What was his role in the Obama administration? John Brennan served as Obama’s Homeland Security Advisor. His main role was to serve as a guide for all things intelligence and counterterrorism. Read more about John Brennan and his role in counterterrorism.
Did Barack Obama visit Iraq? What was the purpose of the visit? Barack Obama opposed the war in Iraq. When he and others in Congress visited the country, he became even more convinced of his views. Read more about Barack Obama’s visit to Iraq and how it motivated him.
What is the Dodd Frank law? What did President Obama have to do with the passage of the law? The Dodd Frank law is an act that promised consumer protections. It was one of the largest economic protection bills to become law during Obama’s term. Read more about the Dodd Frank law and what it did for the economy and politics.
Was Barack Obama a Senator? How long did he serve in the Senate and what were his contributions? Barack Obama began his Senate term in 2005. As a senator, Obama became a national celebrity and was known for challenging the GOP on policies. Read more about Barack Obama and his term as a senator.
What was Libya’s role in the Arab Spring movement? How was the U.S. involved in what was going on in Libya? In Libya, the Arab Spring movement became violent when Muammer Gaddafi ordered forces to fight against civilians. The U.S. and others interfered and helped end Gaddafi’s reign. Read more about Libya, the Arab Spring movement, and U.S. involvement.
What did Obama do in Copenhagen? How did Obama’s Copenhagen trip change how the world thinks about climate change? For President Obama, the Copenhagen Summit was chance to establish himself as a world leader on climate change. At the summit, world leaders took initiative to create new climate policies. Read more about Obama, Copenhagen, and the summit on climate change.
How did Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign end? How did Obama secure his victory? The 2008 presidential campaign of Barack Obama was historic for many reasons. But the biggest one was that Obama won the election and became president. Read more about the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign and how Obama became president.
What was the relationship like between Barack Obama and Donald Trump? What did birtherism have to do with it? There were tensions between Barack Obama and Donald Trump throughout Obama’s presidency. Amongst other things, Trump claimed that Obama hadn’t been born in the U.S., which became a larger political movement referred to as “birtherism.” Read more about Barack Obama and Donald Trump below.
What is the DREAM act? Why did Obama propose this legislation? For Obama, the DREAM act was a top priority. It meant that children brought to the U.S. by undocumented parents would be permanent legal residents and have a path to citizenship. Read more about Obama, the DREAM act, and the struggle to make it a reality.
What was the Arab Spring movement? How did it involve the United States? The Arab Spring movement was a series of protests and movements in the Middle East. People overthrew governments, protested, and fought for more freedom and liberty. Read more about the Arab Spring movement and how the U.S. got involved.