8 Touching Photos That Will Help You Celebrate Obama’s Birthday

Barack Obama was president for eight years and having him in the White House has characterized many of our adulthoods. During his term, we got to see significant political reforms, hear inspiring speeches about social justice, and, of course, watch the Obamas dance.

These moments don't have to leave our memories, even though Obama left the White House seven months ago, since many iconic moments were captured by the White House's official photographer, Pete Souza.

Souza has been photographing Obama since 2005 and has taken nearly two million photos, he told the BBC. "You need to show him in all aspects of his life," he said.

Accordingly, he's captured the POTUS doing everything from shopping for fruit to meeting the Pope. His photographs paint an image of a president and first lady that have taken their jobs seriously, but also brought us happiness in the process.

Here are eight photos — one for each year Obama served as President — that we can look back on to remember these pivotal years in the country's history.