Obama Speech Chicago

Former US president Barack Obama returned to the public spotlight Monday, saying he hopes to spend the next phase of his life helping to "prepare the next generation of leadership."

President Barack Obama bid farewell to the nation Tuesday night in the same city where he began his quest for the presidency, with the same three words that launched it.

Outgoing US President Barack Obama's elder daughter Malia was moved to tears as her father dedicated several minutes of his farewell address in Chicago to thank his wife Michelle Obama and his daughters Malia and Sasha for their contribution during his tenure. Malia, who sat next to her mother, was seen with moist eyes as an emotional POTUS called ...

Conceding disappointments during his presidency yet offering vigorous encouragement for the nation's future, Barack Obama issued an emotional defense Tuesday night of his vision to Americans facing a moment of anxiety and a dramatic change in leadership.

Here's the text of President Barack Obama's farewell speech on Tuesday night in Chicago, as prepared for delivery.

US President Barack Obama made his farewell speech in Chicago today as he closes the book on his presidency. Chicago is his adoptive hometown, where he has addressed a sold-out crowd, not far from where he accepted presidency eight years ago. Barack Obama's final speech as president was also his last chance to try to define what his presidency mean...

US President Barack Obama, who leaves office on January 20 with a high approval rating of 55 per cent, will deliver his farewell speech in Chicago, his adoptive hometown, today. The cross-country trek on Air Force One - in which the President will be accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden - has be...

Barack Obama closes the book on his presidency Tuesday, with a farewell speech in Chicago that will try to lift supporters felled by Donald Trump's shock victory.

Outgoing US President Barack Obama will take his last flight on Air Force One to his hometown of Chicago to deliver his farewell speech marking the end of his successful eight years of presidency, a top American official has said.

Eager to stop Republicans from destroying his signature health care law, President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers will meet next week to try to forge a common strategy. Obama also plans a major valedictory speech in Chicago, his hometown, shortly before his presidency ends.

President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers will strategize next week about how to prevent Republicans from destroying "Obamacare." The president also plans to give a major valedictory speech next month in Chicago, his hometown, 10 days before his presidency ends.

US President Barack Obama was interrupted several times by hecklers during a speech on his immigration policy on Tuesday, and their complaint was that his plan did not go far enough in protecting illegal immigrants from deportation.

The day leading up to Election Night 2012 could not have been any more different than when we were in Chicago in 2008 for President Barack Obama's first historic election. Gone were the blue skies, sunny weather, big crowds, and endless optimism that we witnessed four years ago, replaced by more seasonal weather for November in the Windy City - tem...

In his victory speech in Chicago after winning a second four-year term as US President, Barack Obama thanked his supporters and promised them that "the best is yet to come." Here are the highlights of what he said:

Former US president Barack Obama returned to the public spotlight Monday, saying he hopes to spend the next phase of his life helping to "prepare the next generation of leadership."

President Barack Obama bid farewell to the nation Tuesday night in the same city where he began his quest for the presidency, with the same three words that launched it.

Outgoing US President Barack Obama's elder daughter Malia was moved to tears as her father dedicated several minutes of his farewell address in Chicago to thank his wife Michelle Obama and his daughters Malia and Sasha for their contribution during his tenure. Malia, who sat next to her mother, was seen with moist eyes as an emotional POTUS called ...

Conceding disappointments during his presidency yet offering vigorous encouragement for the nation's future, Barack Obama issued an emotional defense Tuesday night of his vision to Americans facing a moment of anxiety and a dramatic change in leadership.

Here's the text of President Barack Obama's farewell speech on Tuesday night in Chicago, as prepared for delivery.

US President Barack Obama made his farewell speech in Chicago today as he closes the book on his presidency. Chicago is his adoptive hometown, where he has addressed a sold-out crowd, not far from where he accepted presidency eight years ago. Barack Obama's final speech as president was also his last chance to try to define what his presidency mean...

US President Barack Obama, who leaves office on January 20 with a high approval rating of 55 per cent, will deliver his farewell speech in Chicago, his adoptive hometown, today. The cross-country trek on Air Force One - in which the President will be accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden - has be...

Barack Obama closes the book on his presidency Tuesday, with a farewell speech in Chicago that will try to lift supporters felled by Donald Trump's shock victory.

Outgoing US President Barack Obama will take his last flight on Air Force One to his hometown of Chicago to deliver his farewell speech marking the end of his successful eight years of presidency, a top American official has said.

Eager to stop Republicans from destroying his signature health care law, President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers will meet next week to try to forge a common strategy. Obama also plans a major valedictory speech in Chicago, his hometown, shortly before his presidency ends.

President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers will strategize next week about how to prevent Republicans from destroying "Obamacare." The president also plans to give a major valedictory speech next month in Chicago, his hometown, 10 days before his presidency ends.

US President Barack Obama was interrupted several times by hecklers during a speech on his immigration policy on Tuesday, and their complaint was that his plan did not go far enough in protecting illegal immigrants from deportation.

The day leading up to Election Night 2012 could not have been any more different than when we were in Chicago in 2008 for President Barack Obama's first historic election. Gone were the blue skies, sunny weather, big crowds, and endless optimism that we witnessed four years ago, replaced by more seasonal weather for November in the Windy City - tem...

In his victory speech in Chicago after winning a second four-year term as US President, Barack Obama thanked his supporters and promised them that "the best is yet to come." Here are the highlights of what he said: