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Byron Hazziez

Ms. Netherton

College Writing P5

14 December 2016

Hero research project

What does it mean to be a hero? Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes. This

specific hero talked about in this essay is Barack Obama. How is Barack Obama defined a hero?

Barack Obama is the 44th president, and hes the 1st African American president and making

history today.

. He helps people that cant help themselves. What makes someone a hero is being selfless and

courageous. A true hero also protects others from harm and chaos. Barack Obama is a hero

because he protects all people suffering from racial mistreatment by helping minorities.

A hero is someone that tries to make life better for other people by helping them out

when they need it and to become a better person on life. According to history's heroes.org,

Barack Obama helps out other people by he defends the victims of racial discrimination. This

shows that Obama cares for all people's rights. Also, helping others is a heroic trait that he has.

This is important because this shows that Obama has selflessness. This means that Barack

Obama is willing to do many selfless deeds for others.

Barack Obama is a hero because he inspires others to be their best selves. According to

my hero.com Obama inspires people by Barack Obama inspires many people by the books he

has written, the outstanding speeches he gives, his community service and his belief that,

together, we can all make the world a better place. He also inspires people by his determination

to solve problems with other countries through negotiation instead of war. This shows that
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Barack Obama is an inspiration to others. Also, he became a positive idol to african americans.

This is important because many minorities need role models. This means that many people

depend on Obama because he posess strong leadership qualities.

Barack Obama is a hero because he wants a peaceful world. According to myhero.com, it

states that He won the Nobel peace prize in October 2009 for the hope that he will improve the

global community. He was the fourth U.S. President to receive one, and the third President to

win the Nobel Peace Prize while still in office. This shows that winning the peace prize for his

work is a step closer to peace. Also, Obama believes in world peace. This is important because a

great hero wants a peaceful environment. This means that Barack Obama does not want a world

built around violence and war.

Obamas is a hero because he has overcome a lot of hardships. According to myhero.com,

it states that He has overcome obstacles during his life with success. This shows that Obama

has overcome obstacles to be successful. Also, Obama has hurdles to overcome in his own life.

This is important because a hero overcomes many obstacles that comes in his or her way. This

means that Barack Obama never gives up on himself.

Barack is a hero because he is brave, and he is a leader for a better world and community.

According to myhero.com, it states that His actions throughout his life are evidence that he

wants to make the world a better place. This show that Obama is heroic by speaking out for

what he believes in. Also, Obama's characteristics are inspiring others worldwide making a

positive impact on a lot of people. This is important because this shows that Obama has traits of

a hero should always have.

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Barack Obama is a hero because he defends the victims of racial discrimination by helping

minorities. Obama is always helping people who heed it. This paper matters because people need

to see that Obama is a true hero. Barack Obama proved that he is a hero by all of his actions. He

has overcome obstacles, inspires people in a positive light, and has won a Nobel Peace prize. In

conclusion, Barack Obama has all the required traits of a true hero. Barack Obama is a hero

because he defends victims of negative racial discrimination. He always make sure that this

country is strong and pure. These are great examples on why Barack Obama is a hero.
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Work Cited

"Barack Obama - America's First African-American President." Biography.com.

A&E Networks Television, 05 Oct. 2016. Web. 21 Dec. 2016.

"Barack Obama." Barack Obama - History's HEROES from E2BN. N.p., n.d. Web.

21 Dec. 2016.

"The My Hero Project - Barack Obama." Myhero.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Dec. 2016.