If you wanted me to say anything simply, I would say thank you. Not only to you, but to your entire family and administration. To anyone reading, don’t worry, this isn’t a comparison piece or me attacking our new President, but i just wanted to write a quick letter to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama.
On January 20th, at around 12 pm, we transferred the power out of your hands. It’s been a day that many have either been dreading or excited for. Personally, I was dreading the day, but I learned to accept the notion that it was happening. In saying that, don’t assume that I’m okay with it, because I am not. In no way shape, form, or fashion am I okay with what’s happening, but I’m learning to accept the things I can’t change.
I want to say 3 things in this open letter and although you will never see it, I hope it resonates with people across the country or globe when they think of you and your legacy.
- Thank you for inheriting a terrible situation, making it better, and then handling the blame for everything not being perfect with grace.
- People don’t all know it yet, but we will all be grateful for what you’ve done for this country one day.
- Thank you for teaching me that anything is possible.
All the best with your new life as a private citizen,
An Oxford Emory college student
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