WATCH LIVE: President Barack Obama Delivers His Farewell Address From Chicago
“America is not the project of any one person. Because the single most powerful word in our democracy is the word ‘We.’ ‘We The People.’ ‘We Shall Overcome.’ ‘Yes, We Can.’†Â
— President Barack Obama
With less than ten full days before he leaves office, and in the shadow of disturbing and troubling allegations against his successor, President Barack Obama, live from Chicago, delivers his farewell address to the American people.
Watch live below, or on cable news networks, starting at 9:00 PM EST.
And while you’re waiting, here’s a short video: “President Obama’s Reflections Ahead of His Farewell Address”

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