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It should come as no surprise to those who observe the American political and social landscape that in a recent nationwide Gallup Poll, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were named the most admired man and woman in our country.
Even after having departed the White House two years ago, the pair was recognized by people throughout our country for their contributions, their compassion, their intelligence and their exemplary lifestyles that have positively influenced the minds, personal choices and interests of people around the world.
Michelle Obama's biography, Becoming, was purchased by more than 1 million people in the first week of its release in December. It more than likely will become one of the best-selling political biographies of all time. Her book reflect the former first lady's honesty, vision and intellect.
In her book, Michelle Obama writes that she was opposed to her husband's decision to enter politics, yet because they trusted and believed in one another, she agreed that he should pursue his dream. With that decision, the two began a journey that has culminated in the Obamas becoming one of the most potent political couples in American history.
This is the 11th consecutive year that our former president has been chosen as the most admired man in the country. The only person with more first-place finishes is former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and he was also a military hero.
It is quite interesting that exactly 400 years after the first slaves were brought to our country in 1619, brutally treated and disdained, the two people most revered by our population are Americans who, like the slaves, are people of color.
Yet it is not because of their skin color that the Obamas are honored. The respect they have garnered is not a result of their ethnicities. It is a result of their characters.
While no presidency is without imperfections, it should be noted that during the eight years the Obamas were our nation's first couple, there were no personal scandals associated with either of them.
Their friends and those who worked for the administration did not find themselves testifying before investigators and prosecutors, nor were there myriad criminal indictments. In fact, there were none.
Americans have always longed for those of good character and sound judgment to lead and inspire them. They witnessed such qualities in the Obamas.
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