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by alexasmyths 3104 days ago
Obama was the 'First Black President' - this is, on a historical scale - massive. Just massive. Also, America is kind of a 'world leading' country, so 'leader of the free world' - meaning, a black man as 'leader of the free world' - only about 150 years after slavery. This is a big deal, historically. I think his story is just getting written. Academics love him and they will write the history books. In 50 years, I think Obama will be up there with the 'big ones' in terms of being a 'landmark president'.

Sorry, I meant wary :)
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anigbrowl 3104 days ago
Not over a 1000 year scale it isn't. Maybe 100 years.
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alexasmyths 3103 days ago
Yeah, I see what you are saying.

But I'm coming to think they may go: Lincoln, Washington, Obama as the 'big 3' over time. Again, a 'Black leader of the free world' is historically massive, and it transcends USA issues.

Not saying I think that, just how academics will write it.

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