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BARACK OBAMA
Biography +Date of Birth: August 4, 1961 +Political Party: Democrat +Educational Background: Occidental College, transferred his second year to Columbia Univ. (B.A.), and Harvard Law School (J.D.). +Political Experience: Senator of Illinois 1997-2004. He lost the election for a seat in the House of Representative in 2004, but managed to get a spot in the US Senate (2004-2008).
Helen Choi Block 4
The Roles Currently: 1. Chief Diplomat 2. Commander-in-Chief 3. Chief Executive 4. Chief Legislator 5. Chief of State
The Roles in History: 1. Commander-in-Chief 2. Chief Executive 3. Chief Diplomat 4. Chief of State 5. Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat is the most important role for the present day. Today's nations are growing exponentially in size and power (due to technological advances, renewable/non-renewable resources etc.), and America must get along with them in order to make allies and stay a super power. For example, China was once a agricultural nation,, but now, they have the largest population and their technology is rapidly increasing. Also, the United States is infamous for our very negative, egotistical image; therefore, we must improve our image.
Commander in Chief was the most important role in history. The presidents in the past that had much public support were much more hands on during the wars. They played a larger role as a citizen. They established a much more personal relationship with the citizens and recieved much more respect. An example of this is the fact that many well respected generals were elected as presidents. They proved to the public their leadership skills and recieved much love. As commander-in-chief, they displayed to their nations their skills in decision making.
The role of Chief executive is being played as Obama sits in Cabinet held swine flu meeting
Barack Obama greeting the troops in Afghanistan and as a Commander-In-Chief
Signing the stimulus bill is an example of him playing the role of Chief Legislator.
Greeting Chinese President (Chief Diplomat)
Throwing the 1st pitch( Chief of State)
