14 Reasons We Are Thankful For Barack Obama

The nation has not been the same since Barack Obama completed his final term as President of the United States. Considering the state of America today, there are so many reasons to be grateful for having had Barry O. in our lives for eight years. Today, our forever President celebrates his 60th birthday — can you believe he’s 60?! — and from Instagram to Twitter, it seems the entire nation is taking a moment to show him some love. Of course his beautiful, smart, talented, accomplished wife Michelle had a few words for her hubby on his big day too. ALSO: Beautiful Birthday Girl! See Sasha Obama Grow Up Over The Years In 24 Adorable Photos Posting a sweet photo of their family to Instagram, Mrs. Obama’s birthday message was as loving as ever. Of all of your accomplishments, I know that being a present, loving father to our girls tops them all. Thank you for never letting the weight of the world get in the way of being a wonderful husband and father. Happy 60th birthday, @BarackObama! 💕” she wrote. See the pic below.

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Check out these 14 reasons why, we too, are still thankful for Barack and join us in wishing him a happy, happy birthday! We’re kicking it off with the fact that he’s obviously an amazing #GirlDad: ALSO: Growing Up Fast! These Recent Pics Of Kelly Rowland’s Son Titan Are Way Too Adorable

1. We'll never forget the moment President Obama said Trayvon Martin could have been his son.

“If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon. When I think about this boy, I think about my own kids,” he said in a speech that made clear the hardships that come with being a Black parent.

2. And let's not forget President Obama was the man behind capturing and killing Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden.

3. He also rejoiced when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of protecting same-sex marriage.

In 2015, he said of the win that their decision “made our union a little more perfect.”

4. He always gets his hands a little dirty.

Here he is, with his daughter Sasha Obama, honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. by helping out in a community service project at the D.C Central Kitchen.

5. He was never afraid to have a good time.

6. The White House was always lit and full of celebs, so we had moments like these.

7. He genuinely, wholeheartedly, loves the kids.

8. Plus, he's all about ball.

Not only has he played basketball with some notable celebs, he invited the Miami Heat to the White House to celebrate their second straight championship title in 2013. Baller!

9. He made two of our favorite players the happiest men on Earth.

We bet they’re thankful too.

10. Despite his insane schedule, he's hands-on with his kiddos.

11. … And what a beautiful example for men on how to treat the ladies in your life.

12. There will never be another as suave as President Obama & for that alone, we're thankful.

13. He gave us hope…

President Obama continues to remind us what we are fighting for. From healthcare to discussing race in a way no president before him could, Obama was a man of the people — and still is.