I was born during the Truman administration, and I can say ...

[11 Bravo]

without fear of contradiction that Barack Hussein Obama is the greatest President of my lifetime.
His wit, wisdom, eloquence and grace, when coupled with his basic human decency and understanding of what this country was meant to be; have elevated him into the upper echelon of the pantheon of American chief executives.

Damnit, I will miss this man!

[liberal N proud]

1. That would go for me as well.

But I was born during the Eisenhower years.

[MFM008]

12. Me 2

^^^^^^

[Kittycow]

34. Me (195)2

[Aristus]

2. Born during LBJ.

President Obama is the best of my lifetime, too.

[rzemanfl]

3. 1947 and I agree. I've said it here more than once. n/t

[annabanana]

4. Truman baby here too. And I agree with you. . . . n/t

[PJMcK]

5. Ike, for me

But you're right on target, 11 Bravo. President Obama will be recognized as one of the best.

[Vinca]

6. Me, too, and I agree a million per cent.

He'll never know what a difference "Obamacare" made for some of us.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

7. He was my birth president too.

This country owes a lot to Obama.

We will be sorry in the days to come, and it won't be long.

Sic semper Trumpanus.

[lucca18]

8. President Obama....A truly great President.

And, Michelle Obama, full of grace and compassion.

They will be missed!

[safeinOhio]

9. Truman baby too

Remember seeing Ike in parade.

I call Obama the "Jackie Robertson president". Not so loved while played, but became a hero because of his play and personal style.

[smirkymonkey]

10. K&R

[0rganism]

11. this Nixon baby agrees

now it looks like we get the worst
thought we'd finished with that after W, but apparently there's still a lot of "learning the hard way" to be done around here

[world wide wally]

24. This clown is going to be Bush on steroids

[StevieM]

13. If not for Vietnam LBJ would be the best--hands down.

I realize that is a very big "if." Obviously, you cannot erase or ignore the Vietnam War.

But the good that Lyndon Johnson did for this country is remarkable.

[wryter2000]

16. I was also born during the Truman administration

If Obama had had LBJ's congress he might have done even greater things. We'll never know.

[StevieM]

21. I think Obama is great, but there is a reason (not his fault) he didn't have LBJ majorities.

The country got convinced in the late 60s that being liberal was a bad thing. And then it got worse--much worse--when Reagan was elected.

Obama could barely get the votes to pass Obamacare.

It is crazy how instinctively conservative this country is.

[elfin]

14. Born during FDR, but do vaguely remember Truman

My first much later vivid political memory was the radio on in our pink and green kitchen(!) at dinnertime. Stalin was dead! I knew it was important because the radio was on while we ate meatloaf.

The radio was NEVER on unless it was during the day if I was sick at home and Mom listened to Helen Trent soap opera while she worked in the kitchen (pink and green!).

Or else on Sunday, when we gathered to hear The Shadow and other exciting or funny shows.

After all those years, Obama is the first (and probably the last) president I have loved. Really liked JFK and Carter, but truly loved Barack and Michelle. Still do.

[wryter2000]

18. My first political memory

My parents bought their first tv so they could watch "a bad man named McCarthy."

[LeftInTX]

15. Born during Ike

Obama is the best in my life. Agree with everything you say.

[TreasonousBastard]

17. Truman here, too, and I agree.

[lamp_shade]

19. Lotsa Truman babies on DU. I'm one and you speak for me as well.

[katmondoo]

20. Born before FDR

Obama is the best President in my lifetime. I may not last until the next President and sometimes I fear I may end up living out my life with the worse President.

[trof]

22. FDR is still #1 in my lifetime, but Obama close 2nd.

[spanone]

23. amen...i was born in his admin too ...agree 100%

[madokie]

25. I agree

I miss him already and he isn't even gone. What a man, what a President and what a role model for millions of people around the world.

[irisblue]

26. Eisenhower baby-yeah Kennedy Boo trickyDicky first chant

My dad took me to see a Kennedy rally ~ Labor Day 1960 maybe? Oldest political memory.

[dhol82]

27. Just wish he had a congress that would have allowed him to shine even more.

And perhaps have a legacy that would be more permanent.

[MarinCoUSA]

28. Same cohort here. Exactly same sentiment

We will debate the "what ifs" forever. My point of reference would start with Paul Rosenberg's Salon piece here:
But man oh man do I miss him already.

[redstateblues]

29. 1948-He is the best. So sad to see him go.

[TeddyBear 1]

30. Well...

I am dual U.S./Canadian citizen living in Canada 40+ years.. we sure are going to miss him over here.. Truly afraid of what Trump will do to in the future to not only the U.S. - but the world.. The guy is sooooo unstable! SCARY!!

[ffr]

31. No person and no president are perfect

But he is damn close.

I'd rank William Jefferson Clinton right next to him too.

If only American humans would trust their cause-and-effect judgements more than what RW TV & radio are telling them instead, we'd have more democrats helping promote a better future for us all, rather than do-nothing knuckle dragging republicans and their ass backwards totalitarian way of thinking.

[IronLionZion]

32. Born during Ray-Gun

Best of my lifetime too. Although Bill Clinton was pretty awesome, we may have a new Big Dog.

[montana_hazeleyes]

33. This is hard for me to pick only one.

Born late 1940s, as a child I barely remember Ike. But I loved President Kennedy. He did a lot of good that people are forgetting and he started many good programs and I remember people feeling energized and hopeful. But as we sadly know, he didn't get to live to accomplish more.

But in my adult life, I love President Obama so much and appreciate him and his family so much! He deserves so much more respect than he has received. He is the best in my adult life for sure.

[Sam1]

35. I was born during then FDR administration and I

think he was the greatest during my lifetime.

[Stellar]

36. K&R nt

[Uben]

37. I'll have to wait a bit.....

...to date, Clinton has had the best numbers of all the presidents since I have been born. Not sure how Obama's will turn out.

[yardwork]

38. I was born during Eisenhower and I agree.

[aka-chmeee]

39. Truman also, and I feel Obama certainly better than any republicans but....

[MineralMan]

40. I was, too, about a week before Hiroshima.

I agree with you.

[mainstreetonce]

41. Born just before the Truman years

Barack .Obama greatest of my lifetime.

[PlanetBev]

42. 1950 Here

Truman served in WWI and Eisenhower and Kennedy in WW2. How can we have gone to such men of stature to this egregious turd?

You're witnessing the end-stage decline of a great western civilization....

[calguy]

56. 1950 here also

Agree with everything said about Obama. But for me the most inspiring president of my time continues to be Kennedy. I was 10 years old when he was elected and really the first president I was really aware of. Had he lived to serve two terms, the course of history would have been so different and this country would be in a much better place today.

[nini]

43. Eisenhower baby here

I agree completely.

[Applan]

44. Didn't realise there were so many old farts on DU

Was a Kennedy baby myself. It makes me cry to think that the greatest president of our time will be replaced with a disgusting con man.

[BumRushDaShow]

45. JFK baby

and agree that Barack Obama and his family, have done nothing but bring class, grace, and a formidable intellectual spirit to the White House, all while enduring all manner of travail in their attempt to show America at its best.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

64. Also a JFK baby. We moved into the house I grew up in on the day he was shot.

I was 4. I only knew everyone was acting weird and the cartoons were cancelled.

President Obama is the best---I had goosebumps when I first heard him, and I knew here was an extraordinary person.

I can't bear to think of January.

[Shoonra]

46. Absolutely true!

Obama achieved what JFK merely promised. He did it against a hostile Congress and Supreme Court, and against constant heckling.

More than that, history will give him even more luster since he is sandwiched between Dubya and Donald.

And, yes, Michelle is a splended First Lady. Better than Pat, much better than Nancy, and considerably warmer than Jackie.

[liquid diamond]

47. I am a Carter baby

I also believe Obama is the best president in my lifetime.

[MarianJack]

48. 1955 here, aka...

...late in Ike's first term, and I completely agree with you!

PEACE!

[TNNurse]

49. I am also a Truman baby.

Obama is the best in my lifetime.....So far, Carter is the best former, I think he would be proud if Obama steals that title.

[llmart]

50. Me too.

Born in 1949, but too little to actually remember him being President. I do remember Ike though.

I agree about President Obama. With the right Congress he would have accomplished so much more.

I think one of the reasons this debacle of an election pains me so is because we grew up learning all about civics and how important a great leader can be to our country and now this??? I can honestly say there isn't one redeeming quality about this jackass. Our country is almost unrecognizable to me any more.

[mia]

51. Well said!

Thank you.

[greatauntoftriplets]

52. Another Truman baby and I agree about President Obama.

JFK had possibilities, but his life was ended before he could reach all his promise.

[Third Doctor]

53. I was born during the Ford Administration.

I agree that Obama is the greatest in my shorter lifetime.

[denbot]

54. K&R n/t

[OhioBlue]

55. born under Ford admin and I agree.

I wish we could have him for another 4 years.

[CaptainTruth]

57. And so will I ... so will I. I will really miss him. And the whole family.

We all know that for the next 4 years we'll have to go from Class to Crass, but what after that?

I agree Obama is the best POTUS in my lifetime. But, we need to look beyond, to 2020, 2024 etc.

We need strong candidates, candidates that inspire voters.

Personally, I've been impressed with Corey Booker.

[Guilded Lilly]

58. Yes. The absolute truth!

Child of the 50's here and going from the Class, humanity and dignity of Obama to THIS Cretin (and everyone involved and around him) is breaking my heart.

[jimlup]

59. I agree and I'm sorry to present the glass half full

but it appears he is likely to be followed by the worst.

[CousinIT]

60. Ditto that

Except I wasn't born during Truman. The rest - absolutely.

[left-of-center2012]

61. "I was born during the Truman administration ..."

Hey! So was I.
Maybe we know each other?

P.S. I agree with your comment about President Obama, and would include the Obama family.

[riverbendviewgal]

62. I am a blizzard of 47 baby born in NJ

I think President Obama is the greatest in my lifetime. FDR was also great starting Social Security and leader during the recession and WW2. Ike is the only good Republican president.

[HockeyMom]

63. I will miss Michelle our First Lady too

I want to bang my head on the wall for who our new disgraceful First Lady is. Melania is no LADY, period. Thankfully, my own daughters are now adults.

Truman baby.

[frankieallen]

65. JFK all the way!

[Ernesto]

66. Born in '45

Totally agree with 11 Bravo!

[Useless in FL]

67. First Year Truman Administration Baby....

and I say I agree with you. I loved JFK and Carter, but Obama is best!

[Zen Democrat]

68. Same here!

[rivegauche]

69. I couldn't agree more.

When I think of him leaving.. it's a combination of bursting into tears and projectile vomiting. I'm really worried, really really fucking worried about this country without BHO.

Best president ever.