Barack Obama: “I want to do something big to provide certainty and steadiness for the economy and for American families.”

The success of this experiment was never a given.

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

a belief that our military and law enforcement owe allegiance not to any president or political party, but to the people and our constitution … a belief in the peaceful transfer of power

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