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  • Barack Obama’s Letter to Donald Trump

    Barack Obama’s Letter to Donald Trump

    Barack Obama’s Letter to Donald Trump
    January 20, 2016

    Dear Mr. President –
    Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure.

    This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I don’t know that any advice from me will be particularly helpful. Still, let me offer a few reflections from the past 8 years.

    First, we’ve both been blessed, in different ways, with great good fortune. Not everyone is so lucky. It’s up to us to do everything we can (to) build more ladders of success for every child and family that’s willing to work hard.

    Second, American leadership in this world really is indispensable. It’s up to us, through action and example, to sustain the international order that’s expanded steadily since the end of the Cold War, and upon which our own wealth and safety depend.

    Third, we are just temporary occupants of this office. That makes us guardians of those democratic institutions and traditions — like rule of law, separation of powers, equal protection and civil liberties — that our forebears fought and bled for. Regardless of the push and pull of daily politics, it’s up to us to leave those instruments of our democracy at least as strong as we found them.

    And finally, take time, in the rush of events and responsibilities, for friends and family. They’ll get you through the inevitable rough patches.

    Michelle and I wish you and Melania the very best as you embark on this great adventure, and know that we stand ready to help in any ways which we can.
    Good luck and Godspeed,
    BO

  • George W. Bush’s Letter to Barack Obama

    George W. Bush’s Letter to Barack Obama

    George W. Bush’s Letter to Barack Obama
    January 20, 2009

    Dear Barack,

    Congratulations on becoming our President. You have just begun a fantastic chapter in your life.

    Very few have had the honor of knowing the responsibility you now feel. Very few know the excitement of the moment and the challenges you will face.

    There will be trying moments. The critics will rage. Your “friends” will disappoint you. But, you will have an Almighty God to comfort you, a family who loves you, and a country that is pulling for you, including me. No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead.

    God bless you.

    Sincerely,

    GW

  • Bill Clinton’s Letter to George W. Bush

    Bill Clinton’s Letter to George W. Bush

    Bill Clinton’s Letter to George W. Bush
    January 20, 2001

    Dear George,

    Today you embark on the greatest venture, with the greatest honor, that can come to an American citizen.

    Like me, you are especially fortunate to lead our country in a time of profound and largely positive change, when old questions, not just about the role of government, but about the very nature of our nation, must be answered anew.

    You lead a proud, decent, good people. And from this day you are President of all of us. I salute you and wish you success and much happiness.

    The burdens you now shoulder are great but often exaggerated. The sheer joy of doing what you believe is right is inexpressible.

    My prayers are with you and your family. Godspeed.

    Sincerely, Bill

  • George H.W. Bush’s Letter to Bill Clinton

    George H.W. Bush’s Letter to Bill Clinton

    George H.W. Bush’s Letter to Bill Clinton
    January 20, 1993

    Dear Bill,

    When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too.

    I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.

    There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I’m not a very good one to give advice; but just don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course.

    You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.

    Your success now is our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.

    Good luck – George

  • It Was A Good Day – January 20, 1992

    It Was A Good Day – January 20, 1992

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    January 20, 1992: It was a Good Day

    Skateboarder Donovan Starin was the first to publicize the Good Day, as described in Ice Cube’s hit “It Was A Good Day.” As Donovan researched, the facts point to a single possible day, in 1992. “The ONLY day where: Yo! MTV Raps was on the air, it was a clear and smogless day in Los Angeles, beepers or pagers were commercially sold, Lakers beat the SuperSonics and Ice Cube had no filming commitments was January 20, 1992,” Starin pointed out.

    Outside of not having bacon that morning, for Mr. Cube, it was indeed a good day.

    The basic clues are in the lyrics to the song, according to @DonovanStrain:

    CLUE 1:
    “went to short dogs house, they was watching Yo MTV RAPS”
    Yo MTV RAPS first aired: Aug 6th 1988

    CLUE 2:
    Ice Cubes single “today was a good day” released on Feb 23 1993

    CLUE 3:
    ”The Lakers beat the SuperSonics”
    Dates between Yo MTV Raps air date AUGUST 6 1988 and the release of the single FEBRUARY 23 1993 where the Lakers beat the SuperSonics:
    Nov 11 1988 114-103
    Nov 30 1988 110-106
    Apr 4 1989 115-97
    Apr 23 1989 121-117
    Jan 17 1990 100-90
    Feb 28 1990 112-107
    Mar 25 1990 116-94
    Apr 17 1990 102-101
    Jan 18 1991 105-96
    Mar 24 1991 113-96
    Apr 21 1991 103-100
    Jan 20 1992 116-110

    CLUE 4:
    Dates of those Laker wins over SuperSonics where it was a clear day with no Smog:
    Nov 30 1988
    Apr 4 1989
    Jan 18 1991
    Jan 20 1992

    CLUE 5:
    “Got a beep from Kim, and she can **** all night” beepers weren’t adopted by mobile phone companies until the 1990s. Dates left where mobile beepers were available to the public:
    Jan 18 1991
    Jan 20 1992

    CLUE 6:
    Ice Cube starred in the film “Boyz in the Hood” that released late Summer of 1991 but was being filmed mid-late 1990 early 1991 and Ice Cube was busy on set filming the movie Jan 18 1991 too busy to be lounging around the streets with no plans. Ladies and Gentlemen..

    The ONLY day where:
    Yo MTV Raps was on the air
    It was a clear and smogless day
    Beepers were commercially sold
    Lakers beat the SuperSonics
    and Ice Cube had no events to attend was…

    JANUARY 20 1992
    National Good Day Day

    “Just wakin up in the mornin gotta thank God
    I don’t know but today seems kinda odd
    No barkin from the dog, no smog
    And momma cooked a breakfast with no hog (damn)
    I got my grub on, but didn’t pig out
    Finally got a call from a girl I wanna dig out
    (Whassup?) Hooked it up for later as I hit the do’
    Thinkin will I live, another twenty-fo’
    I gotta go cause I got me a drop top
    And if I hit the switch, I can make the ass drop
    Had to stop, at a red light, lookin in my mirror and not”