Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

What does this picture mean to you, on the occasion of the president's 52nd birthday?

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What does this picture mean to you, on the occasion of the president’s 52nd birthday?

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Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

What does this picture mean to you, on the occasion of the president's 52nd birthday?

Leadership masterclass: Nike, Jordan, and James Baldwin