Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, becoming the first black president in US history. He inherited ongoing wars and a struggling economy from George W. Bush's administration. During his presidency, Obama worked to reform healthcare, approved the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and dealt with high national debt, though his full legacy is still to be determined.

1. Outcomes: Bill Clinton, George W.
Bush, & Barrack Obama

2. 9. 2008 Election
a. Bush’s VP Dick Cheney did not run for office
b. Democrat Barack Obama vs. Republican John McCain
c. Obama won becoming first black president in US history

3. 10. Barack Obama’s Presidency
a. Inherited the most costly war in US history
b. Inherited a rough economy
c. Attempting to fix health care in US; very difficult task
d. Approved mission that found and killed Osama bin Laden
e. Ongoing debt crisis
f. Legacy? To be determined…