Barack Obama Recalls Bringing Holiday Magic To All At The White House
A Promised Land, his historic two terms in office were hard-fought. Here, he shares more about his eight years in the White House, including how personalized the Oval House and why it was important for Michelle Obama to uplift the holiday spirit at The White House.The enthusiasm during your first term in office was in large part created by the fervently hopeful messaging of your campaign. In your recent memoir, you expound on the challenges that could have dampened that hope. How did you maintain your optimism when it seemed, at times, that the world was against you?BARACK OBAMA: Well, my name’s Barack Hussein Obama and I made it to the White House, so I’ve always been able to maintain a good sense of optimism.