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Obama's legacy a mix of success, disappointments

Name: Obama's legacy a mix of success, disappointments
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Description: Barack Obama swept into office on a message of hope and change, pledging to end wars and rescue a sinking economy. Eight years later, the nation's first black president leaves a mixed legacy, marked by notable successes but also failed promises.

Barack Obama swept into office on a message of hope and change, pledging to end wars and rescue a sinking economy. Eight years later, the nation's first black president leaves a mixed legacy, marked by notable successes but also failed promises.

December 21, 2016 — 9:10am

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