Barack Obama is keenly aware of his legacy.

Brinkley added: “Obama consistently wanted to feel he was the author.”

Barack’s unique ability to connect with the public on an emotional level extends across all platforms, too.

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In 2017, his words even made Twitter history.

Obama is no stranger to addressing tragedies.

At the podium, the president generated headlines by singing “Amazing Grace.”

Barack Obama delivers speech

Obama explained the decision tohis friend Bruce Springsteenduring an episode of their podcast, “Renegades.”

The former president recalled sadly explaining: “I don’t want to speak.

I don’t have anything left to say.

Twitter app opening on smartphone

I feel like I’ve used up all my words.”