I call upon Americans to take action to protect, conserve, and restore our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.
Last year's landmark Supreme Court decision guaranteeing marriage equality in all 50 States was a historic victory for LGBT Americans.
During Great Outdoors Month, let us enjoy our Nation's natural bounty.
Love is love and that no person should be judged by anything but the content of their character.
I urge all Americans to explore the great outdoors and to uphold our Nation's legacy of conserving our lands and waters.
The legacy of Caribbean Americans is one of tenacity and drive; it reminds us that in America, with faith and determination, anything is possible.
By the President of the United States of America, I do hereby proclaim June 2016 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
We remember them by teaching our children at schools with fallen heroes' names.





