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Designers, Celebrities Reflect on Obama Presidency

Barack Obama's farewell speech on Tuesday night had many feeling sentimental about the past eight years.
Barack Obama Farewell Speech
Michelle Obama (center) with President Barack Obama and daughter Malia after the president's farewell speech in Chicago on Jan. 10.
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On Tuesday night, President Barack Obama gave his farewell speech at McCormick Place in Chicago. With Donald Trump’s inauguration coming up on Jan. 20, many are already feeling nostalgia for the Obama’s eight years in the Oval Office. While most citizens never get the opportunity to meet a U.S. president, many celebrities and designers do. Stars including Ciara, Katy Perry and Rita Ora all had the opportunity to meet the Obamas, and even work with them, campaign for them or perform for them.

See what stars are saying about the Obama presidency below.


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