53 Moments From Obama's Presidency We'll Never Forget
:extract_cover():upscale()/2016/03/07/132/n/38761221/54c4457c_edit_img_cover_file_40445853_1457130444_He-worst-poker-face.jpg)
It seemed much of the nation started missing President Obama before he was even out of office.
As our nation's first black president, he's already a hero to many. But he also passed historic health care reform with the Affordable Care Act, attempted to curtail our nation's troubles with gun violence through executive action, and was instrumental in making America energy independent. (Of course, his presidency faces plenty of criticism, too, like not closing Guantanamo Bay, failing to pass comprehensive immigration reform, and prematurely pulling out of Iraq.)
Perhaps his most admirable qualities, however, are his humanity: he comes across as relatable, authentic, funny, and down-to-earth. To appreciate his undeniable influence over the past two terms, check out the best photos of him through the years.
He knows his wife is a total 10.
He can knock one back.
He can make two difficult facial expressions at once.
He's not impressed with your side smile.
He can look past differences.
He just might be Santa Claus.
He looks dapper in a suit.
He's weird — in the best way.
He can make the Pope laugh.
He's tight with Beyoncé.
He's mastered how to look fly . . .
. . . And FRESH.
He keeps his cool in treacherous waters.
He lets boys with hair like his feel it.
He's gotten closer to Prince Harry than any of us will ever be.
He's great with kids — especially baby popes.
This smile.
He rocks them dad jeans.
No other president can give a fist bump like he can.
He loves french fries, just like us.
He gets bored, too.
He has a potential future in the NFL.
He needs help adjusting his bowtie.
He's held a koala!
He's got a mean jump shot.
He'll do anything for the kids.
He eats ice cream — unclear if it also hurts his teeth.
Really, he loves ice cream.
He gave Meryl Streep a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
He's fit, even if his form is not perfect.
He knows there's nothing better than a good head scratch.
He's a man of the people.
He actually put his foot on the Resolute desk.
He knows what all the cool kids are doing.
He makes time to be a great dad.
He met some famous actor once.
He's known to whisper sweet nothings into unsuspecting bunny ears.
He looks even better in a Summer suit.
He can't look scary no matter how hard he tries.
He enjoys long walks through the tall grass with world leaders.
He knows when he's made a good shot.
He gets overzealous with how much hot dog he can eat in one bite.
He makes puppies look presidential.
He can keep a secret.
He can mock you and you can't get mad.
He's the worst at a poker face.
He also wonders if Bono will ever take off the shades.
He plays hide-and-go-seek in the Oval Office.
He's got the best "You talking to me?" face.
He shows up to the party with three boxes of pizza and is your best friend.
He's going to miss us just as much.
He's not saying goodbye just yet.
This Look Back at Obama's Most Intimate, Human Moments Will Make You Smile
These intimate, heartwarming photos of the first family will make you miss the Obama presidency already.