53 Moments From Obama's Presidency We'll Never Forget

It seemed much of the nation started missing President Obama before he was even out of office.

As our nation's first black president, he's already a hero to many. But he also passed historic health care reform with the Affordable Care Act, attempted to curtail our nation's troubles with gun violence through executive action, and was instrumental in making America energy independent. (Of course, his presidency faces plenty of criticism, too, like not closing Guantanamo Bay, failing to pass comprehensive immigration reform, and prematurely pulling out of Iraq.)

Perhaps his most admirable qualities, however, are his humanity: he comes across as relatable, authentic, funny, and down-to-earth. To appreciate his undeniable influence over the past two terms, check out the best photos of him through the years.

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He knows his wife is a total 10.
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He knows his wife is a total 10.

02
He can knock one back.
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He can knock one back.

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He can make two difficult facial expressions at once.
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He can make two difficult facial expressions at once.

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He's not impressed with your side smile.
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He's not impressed with your side smile.

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He can look past differences.
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He can look past differences.

06
He just might be Santa Claus.
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He just might be Santa Claus.

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He's weird — in the best way.
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He's weird — in the best way.

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He can make the Pope laugh.
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He can make the Pope laugh.

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He's tight with Beyoncé.
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He's tight with Beyoncé.

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He's mastered how to look fly . . .
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He's mastered how to look fly . . .

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. . . And FRESH.
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. . . And FRESH.

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He keeps his cool in treacherous waters.
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He keeps his cool in treacherous waters.

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He's gotten closer to Prince Harry than any of us will ever be.
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He's gotten closer to Prince Harry than any of us will ever be.

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He's great with kids — especially baby popes.
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He's great with kids — especially baby popes.

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This smile.
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This smile.

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He rocks them dad jeans.
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He rocks them dad jeans.

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No other president can give a fist bump like he can.
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No other president can give a fist bump like he can.

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He loves french fries, just like us.
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He loves french fries, just like us.

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He has a potential future in the NFL.
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He has a potential future in the NFL.

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He needs help adjusting his bowtie.
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He needs help adjusting his bowtie.

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He's held a koala!
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He's held a koala!

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He's got a mean jump shot.
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He's got a mean jump shot.

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He'll do anything for the kids.
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He'll do anything for the kids.

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He eats ice cream — unclear if it also hurts his teeth.
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He eats ice cream — unclear if it also hurts his teeth.

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He gave Meryl Streep a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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He gave Meryl Streep a Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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He's fit, even if his form is not perfect.
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He's fit, even if his form is not perfect.

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He knows there's nothing better than a good head scratch.
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He knows there's nothing better than a good head scratch.

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He's a man of the people.
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He's a man of the people.

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He actually put his foot on the Resolute desk.
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He actually put his foot on the Resolute desk.

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He knows what all the cool kids are doing.
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He knows what all the cool kids are doing.

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He met some famous actor once.
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He met some famous actor once.

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He's known to whisper sweet nothings into unsuspecting bunny ears.
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He's known to whisper sweet nothings into unsuspecting bunny ears.

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He looks even better in a Summer suit.
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He looks even better in a Summer suit.

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He can't look scary no matter how hard he tries.
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He can't look scary no matter how hard he tries.

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He enjoys long walks through the tall grass with world leaders.
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He enjoys long walks through the tall grass with world leaders.

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He knows when he's made a good shot.
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He knows when he's made a good shot.

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He makes puppies look presidential.
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He makes puppies look presidential.

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He can keep a secret.
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He can keep a secret.

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He can mock you and you can't get mad.
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He can mock you and you can't get mad.

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He's the worst at a poker face.
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He's the worst at a poker face.

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He also wonders if Bono will ever take off the shades.
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He also wonders if Bono will ever take off the shades.

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He knows what team will win March Madness this year (UNC!).
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He knows what team will win March Madness this year (UNC!).

Disclaimer: I am a Tarheel.

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He's got the best "You talking to me?" face.
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He's got the best "You talking to me?" face.

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He shows up to the party with three boxes of pizza and is your best friend.
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He shows up to the party with three boxes of pizza and is your best friend.

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He's going to miss us just as much.
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He's going to miss us just as much.

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He's not saying goodbye just yet.
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He's not saying goodbye just yet.

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