<p><em>Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States of America, ended his second&mdash;and final&mdash;term in office on January 20th, 2017.</em><br />
For eight years, President Obama, along with then-First Lady Michelle Obama, worked to define a new America; a better nation: one that was more inclusive, prosperous and forward-looking than previous administrations. They emphasized the importance of an educated and engaged population, and achieved much in their time in leadership. But much work remains to be done.<br />
Collected herein are the Obama&rsquo;s final speeches as the nation&rsquo;s leaders, reminding Americans of the grace, intellect and moral courage with which they guided the country through two terms in the White House.&nbsp;Ultimately, <em>Be Vigilant, But Not Afraid</em> is simply a reflection of what it means to be in civil service, with the goal of serving the interests of the people.</p><p><br />
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