With the upcoming presidential election wistfully reminding us that President Barack Obama’s tenure is coming to an end, it’s only right everyone is feeling bummed the coolest president will no longer hold down The White House.
Activist Michael Skolnik led the trip down memory lane via Twitter with photos of Obama with children.
We'll never truly be able to measure the impact that President @BarackObama has had on our children.
?: @petesouza pic.twitter.com/3nvpRJyAiJ— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) February 20, 2016
I’m feeling a little nostalgic this morning! Tweet me your favorite pics/videos of Obama with kids and I will RT my favorites. #ObamaAndKids
— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) February 20, 2016
From adorable pics of children of color in awe of the president to Obama taking part in Girl Scouts shenanigans, #ObamaAndKids will leave you in a blissful state of mind.
#ObamaAndKids @MichaelSkolnik pic.twitter.com/d5gPGO5ixU
— StereoCultureSociety (@CultureInStereo) February 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/somanystyles/status/701081736717869056
Thanks @dorseyshaw @michele_norris @ks44 and @4lisaguerrero for sharing these great photos. Love it. #ObamaAndKids pic.twitter.com/qHPlBFhmDx
— Sean Gardner (@2morrowknight) February 20, 2016
Even people who don't agree w/Obama have to agree that these are pretty adorable. #ObamaAndKids pic.twitter.com/h6UyNhftht
— Megara ?? (she/they) (@sassybibrarian) February 20, 2016
This will always be my favorite #ObamaAndKids picture. pic.twitter.com/XCcjLPy7dZ
— Jessica DeLeon (@JessicaDeLeonTX) February 20, 2016
#obamaAndKids is a really good hashtag pic.twitter.com/KTFTQEdZ55
— Dorsey Shaw (@dorseyshaw) February 20, 2016
Nose goes. #ObamaAndKids pic.twitter.com/FnX5VXkKq6
— Alex Wall (NARA) (@Alex44) February 20, 2016
My favorite #ObamaAndKids pictures pic.twitter.com/qPBf0UQhWS
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) February 20, 2016
One of the most recognizable #ObamaAndKids photos goes back to 2010 when Obama let then five-year-old Jacob Philadelphia touch his hair after the toddler wanted to know of they shared the same texture.
@MichaelSkolnik #ObamaandKids pic.twitter.com/ZGEQa8J140
— stacey (@stlyme) February 20, 2016
The photo, taken by White House photographer Pete Souza, is hanging in the West Wing with other legendary photos.“As a photographer, you know when you have a unique moment. But I didn’t realize the extent to which this one would take on a life of its own,” Souza told The New York Times in 2012. “That one became an instant favorite of the staff. I think people are struck by the fact that the president of the United States was willing to bend down and let a little boy feel his head.”
It’s safe to say no matter how you feel about the past eight years, Obama has definitely left a mark on America’s children.
If they ever do an #ObamaAndKids coffee table book pic.twitter.com/uEAX0hktup
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) February 20, 2016
Now when is the book coming out?