Barack Obama: “Sheriff Washington has dedicated his career to protecting his fellow South Carolinians.”

They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.

America is currently experiencing anger and vision but we are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect.

At least one of our major parties has been captured by politics that is not that subtle about suggesting that ‘We the people’ means a certain kind of people.

It's a way to honor her trailblazing leadership, and inspire visitors to follow in her footsteps.