THE CHRONICLE OF AN ICONIC CHARACTER

Crónica de un personaje icónico. GA3- 240202501- AA1-EV03

BARACK OBAMA

American lawyer and politician, forty-four president of the United States When Barack Obama won the presidential election on november four two thousand eight there was unanimity in stating that no other presidential replacement had generated so much expectation and hope since the days of John Kennedy.

IMPORTANT FACTS

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ALL: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare is considered by many analysts to be a central element of President Obama's historic legacy. The rule, which went into effect in January two thousand and fourteen, provided access to health coverage to some twenty million people who had previously been without it.

RIGHTS OF SEXUAL MINORITIES: One of the most obvious changes that occurred in American society during the eight years of the Obama administration was the recognition of the rights of sexual minorities and, specifically, with the legalization of same-sex marriage.

NEW STATUS FOR CUBANS: With less than ten days left in the White House, Obama surprised by announcing the end of the "wet foot, dry foot" policy, which will imply a fundamental change in the reception conditions for Cuban citizens arriving in the United States. The rule, which had been in effect since nineteen ninety-five, allowed all immigrants from the island who managed to touch U.S. soil to remain in the country legally, and after one year they were allowed to apply for permanent residency.

FROM CENTER TO LEFT: Obama's eight-year presidency also marked a shift within the Democratic Party, he moved the Democratic Party to the left and legitimized what are known as progressive policies, unlike the Clintons who were centrists.

The expert recalls that Bill Clinton went so far as to declare that the era of big government was dead, while Obama talked again and again about how important government can be.