President Barack Obama's Greatest Speeches | NBC News

From his keynote speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention as a senator from Illinois to his speech on the 50th anniversary of the Selma march, President Obama has given a lot of speeches. Here are some of his best.

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President Barack Obama's Greatest Speeches | NBC News

[lextacy]

This was back in the days when America used to have Presidents

[victorpham]

still get goosebumps hearing Obama. Really miss him and the respects he gives to America. Proud to be American!

[johannesmaloda]

Very loving, confident, friendly and genius person in history!

[chadanthony]

Political views aside, you gotta admit this man is motivating and an extremely positive man. Thank you for your time in office

[KayceeMonwuba]

Dude made me believe in America...and I'm not even American

[jordanfehr]

Now imagine trump putting together a sentence of this caliber in his speech ever. I don’t think so.

[Allchickensmustdie]

Let me give you my opinion as a Canadian. This man was the epitome of The United States’s strength in the world. His confidence, his eloquence when he talks, the way he carries himself, the respect he had for others, and the empathy without lack of strength that defined his communicational dominance. If you leave politics out of it, and simply analyze the characteristics of Obama and your current president, you can see how the US has lost its international respect. When I was growing up, I (like many of my peers and fellow Canadian citizens) viewed the US as larger than life. You branded yourself the greatest country in the world; and regardless of our national pride, we could understand why. You had the country where dreams could come true. Where you could make it big, get rich, get more opportunities than anywhere else. Canada, as well as the rest of the world, looked up to you. While Obama did not represent the political views of every American citizen, his persona reflected your ideals. His strength and power of speech was a representation of the power you had internationally. But now; in 2020, that is gone. The world no longer looks up to the United States. A country that had long thought to be the strongest, the best, the wiser older brother, is no longer on top. A country once at the forefront of the expansion of scientific knowledge reduced to arguing scientific credibility. We still talk about your country, but largely to mock your current state of affairs. What was once an “I’m glad we are so close with the United States” has become an “I’m glad that I’m not a citizen of that country”. Truly cruel fate from being at the top of the podium. A once magnificent wildfire of red white and blue diminished to a small flame, an unfortunate fall from grace to be sure. While we still understand your strength, we have lost that respect that you had deservedly earned in previous years. Donald trump, whether you agree with his views or not, is not a man that the world respects. His presence, his persona, the way he carries himself is a testament to the overwhelming divide that plagues your country. An unfortunate time in a prestigious history to say the least. All is not lost, but I’m afraid that Biden as a personality is not much different. My hope for you from an American supporter is that your flame will burn high and mighty once again, and those stars on your flag will signify your astronomical world strength once again in the future.

[christianknight]

A true American hero, we miss you Mr President we need you more than ever 😭

[ricardobjj]

I would want to hear every Obama speech because he always motivated me. He's one of those guys that has that speaking gift

[godislovestayfaithful]

He is a astounding public speaker. I wish my words could touch that many hearts.

[anisurrahman-lkqv]

His speech spark ⚡️ nothing but hope in me
He is a great president of USA 🇺🇸
Salute

[jayd]

Thank you for inspiring me, President Obama and First Lady Michelle.

[The_Dylan_Snow]

This came out a few days before his farewell address “yes we can, yes we did, yes we can.”

[benweiss]

I don’t agree with his policies, but he is an amazing speaker

[fcukingsginvain]

HE LEARNED HIS IQ IN AMERICA, HIS EQ IN ASIA, AND HUMILITY IN KENYA. 3 GIANT CONTINENTS HE WAS TALKING ABOUT.

[ahargrov]

That last speech was hard to watch, if only he knew

[christianknight]

Yes we can, yes we did, yes...we will again!

[LeonBoricuaPR]

Sometimes I come here to hear his voice

[shepherdlusale]

My favourite president and the greatest of them all.

[crystalsherman]

He was a great President and a great Orator